Word
Demulcent
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
de-mul-cent
Definition
- a. - Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is
demulcent.
- 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.
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