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demulcent

[ dih-muhl-suhnt ]

adjective

  1. soothing or mollifying, as a medicinal substance.


noun

  1. a demulcent substance or agent, often mucilaginous, as for soothing or protecting an irritated mucous membrane.

demulcent

/ ɪˈʌəԳ /

adjective

  1. soothing; mollifying
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of demulcent1

1725–35; < Latin ŧܱԳ- (stem of ŧܱŧԲ, present participle of ŧܱ to stroke down, soften), equivalent to ŧ- de- + mulc ( ere ) to soothe + -ent- -ent
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of demulcent1

C18: from Latin ŧܱŧ to caress soothingly, from de- + ܱŧ to stroke
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Honey acts as a demulcent, meaning it calms down irritated tissues by coating them.

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No wonder the World Health Organization lists honey as a potential demulcent, a sugary liquid that coats the throat and soothes irritation.

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The decoction acts as an effective demulcent and pain-killer in severe bruises.

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From their demulcent and emollient properties, the leaves and immature fruit have long been in repute in the East for the preparation of poultices and fomentations.

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While the absence of menthol in most Luden’s flavors make them toothsome, they do, unlike, say, Life Savers, contain pectin, a demulcent, which coats irritated mucous membranes.

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