| a. | 1. | Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; |
| n. | 1. | (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. |
| Noun | 1. | demulcent - a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin |
| Adj. | 1. | demulcent - having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin |
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