Associations to the word «Demulcent»

Wiktionary

DEMULCENT, adjective. Soothing or softening
DEMULCENT, noun. (medicine) A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues

Dictionary definition

DEMULCENT, noun. A medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin.
DEMULCENT, adjective. Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin.

Wise words

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