See Also: demulcent(medicine)
demulcent(dictionary)

demulcent (iou)



demulcent adjective & noun. M18.
[Latin demulcent- pres. ppl stem of demulcere stroke caressingly, from de- DE- 1 + mulcere stroke, appease: see -ENT.]
A. adjective. Soothing, mollifying; allaying irritation. M18.
b. noun. Medicine. A substance giving protection from or relieving (physical) irritation. M18.