English Explanatory Dictionary

obtundent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; – nearly the same as demulcent.
  2. Something which obtunds.

Word forms

obtundent obtundents

Etymology

From Latin obtundens, present participle of obtundere.

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