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Demulcent

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(1):

(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.

(2):

(a.) Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Demulcent'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/demulcent.html. 1828.
 
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