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Meaning Of Demulcent
a.
Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is
demulcent.
n.
A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature,
supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or
protecting it from irritation. Gum Arabic, glycerin, olive oil, etc.,
are demulcents.