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demulcent

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  1. 1. a. Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. 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. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin Source: wordnet
  5. 5. Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent. A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature, supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or protecting i Source: webster
  6. 6. Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil isdemulcent. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n. a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin s. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin Source: ecdict

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