Demulcent
Pronunciation : De*mul"cent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. demulcens, p. pr. of demulcere.]
Definition : Defn: Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : De*mul"cent
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature, supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or protecting i
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913