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View usage for: demulcent in British English (dɪˈmʌlsənt) noun2. a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces Word origin C18: from Latin dēmulcēre to caress soothingly, from de- + mulcēre to stroke demulcent in American English (diˈmʌlsənt; dɪˈmʌlsənt) noun2. a medicine or ointment that soothes irritated mucous membrane Word origin L demulcens, prp. of demulcere, to stroke down, soften < de-, down + mulcere, to stroke < IE * melk-, var. of base * melg- to stroke > milk Synonyms of 'demulcent'soothing, easing, calming, relieving More Synonyms of demulcent Synonyms easing calming relieving softening mollifying lenitive Additional synonymsDefinition (of skin cream or lotion) having a softening effect an emollient cream which I find invaluable for sunburn Synonyms soothing, softening, assuaging, palliative, balsamic, mollifying, moisturizing, demulcent, lenitive, assuasive Synonyms soothing, easing, calming, relieving, assuaging, palliative, mollifying, alleviative, mitigative Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap. Synonyms soothing, mollifying, emollient, demulcent, lenitive- demoralizing
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