Definition of demulcent
(Entry 1 of 2)
: soothing
demulcent
nounDefinition of demulcent (Entry 2 of 2)
: a usually mucilaginous or oily substance (such as tragacanth) that can soothe or protect an abraded mucous membrane
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The first known use of demulcent was in 1732
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