DEMULCENT


Meaning of DEMULCENT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: di- ' m ə l-s ə nt

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin demulcent-, demulcens, present participle of demulc ē re to soothe, from de- + mulc ē re to soothe

Date: 1732

: SOOTHING

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