demulcent
Meanings
adj
- Soothing or softening.
noun
- A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Latin dēmulcēns, present active participle of dēmulceō (“to stroke caressingly; to soften, soothe, allure”), from dē- (“from; of”) + mulceō (“to move or touch gently or lightly, to stroke; to make pleasant or sweet; to soften, soothe, alleviate, relieve”).
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