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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Demulcent \De*mul"cent\, a. [L. demulcens, p. pr of demulcere.] Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as oil is demulcent. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Demulcent \De*mul"cent\, n. (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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: demulcent adj : having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin [syn: {emollient}, {salving}, {softening}] n : soothes inflamed mucous membrane
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