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demulcent

de·mul·cent [ di múlssənt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
soothing substance: a substance that soothes irritated or inflamed skin or mucous membranes. Lanoline and glycerin are demulcents.

[Mid-18th century. < Latin demulcent-, present participle of demulcere "soothe down" < mulcere "soothe"]

de·mul·cent adjective
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