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Demulcent
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature, supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or protecting i
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent.