Demulcent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Demulcent is an adjective meaning (also figuratively) Soothing or softening.
Meaning
(also figuratively) Soothing or softening.
More Meanings
- (medicine) A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues.
Example Sentences
I channel vertically under the sheet to hide my blushing neck, muttering demulcent nothings.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) […] If showing symptoms, give absorptive preparations and/or demulcents.
And like many of us, Dr. Ed filled those 5–10 'extra minutes' a day with some unchallenging, often demulcent reading material.
For constipation, a neem powder of two or three grams with three to four black peppers given three times a day is both a laxative and a demulcent.
Word Forms
- demulcents
Synonyms for demulcent
Depending on context, synonyms include soft, emollient, softening, salving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include softening, soft, emollient, salving, soothing, expectorant.
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