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| de·mul·cent [ di múlssənt ] |
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soothing substance: a substance that soothes irritated or inflamed skin or mucous membranes. Lanoline and glycerin are demulcents.
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| [Mid-18th century. < Latin demulcent-, present participle of demulcere "soothe down" < mulcere "soothe"] |
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 de·mul·cent adjective |
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