'Demulcent' definitions:

Definition of 'demulcent'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin [syn: demulcent, emollient, salving, softening]
noun
A medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin

Definition of 'Demulcent'

From: GCIDE
  • Demulcent \De*mul"cent\, n. (Med.) A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature, supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or protecting it from irritation. Gum Arabic, glycerin, olive oil, etc., are demulcents. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Demulcent'

From: GCIDE
  • Demulcent \De*mul"cent\, a. [L. demulcens, p. pr. of demulcere.] Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent. [1913 Webster]

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