单词 | demulcent |
释义 | demulcent /di mul"seuhnt/, adj. 1. soothing or mollifying, as a medicinal substance. n. 2. a demulcent substance or agent, often mucilaginous, as for soothing or protecting an irritated mucous membrane. [1725-35; < L demulcent- (s. of demulcens, prp. of demulcere to stroke down, soften), equiv. to de- DE- + mulc(ere) to soothe + -ent- -ENT] |
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