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demulcent lotion

demulcent lotion

8.1
A lotion that soothes irritated skin or the inside of the mouth and nose
  • noun
  • /dɪˈmʌlsənt ˈloʊʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : loción demulcente
  • Dermatologists often recommend a demulcent lotion for patients with eczema or sensitive skin.

Examples

  • The demulcent lotion helped soothe the rash on his arm.

  • After getting sunburned, she applied a demulcent lotion to reduce the redness and discomfort.

  • The pharmacist suggested using a demulcent lotion to help soothe the boy’s irritated hands.

  • She applied a demulcent lotion to her sunburned skin.

  • After getting sunburned, she applied a demulcent lotion to reduce the redness and discomfort.

  • Dermatologists often recommend a demulcent lotion for patients with eczema or sensitive skin.

  • The pharmacist suggested using a demulcent lotion to help soothe the boy’s irritated hands.

Synonyms

lotion
vsdemulcent lotion
95 1.0

A liquid you put on your skin to make it less dry, protect it, or help heal it

is a specific soothing liquid that relieves skin or mucous irritation
ointment
vsdemulcent lotion
49 3.3

A smooth thick oily substance you put on the skin to help it heal or feel soft

is a thinner liquid form used mainly for irritated skin and mucous areas

Antonyms

irritant
15 6.0

Something that causes discomfort or annoyance, like dust and some cleaners

How Soothing

demulcent lotion
  • Specialized
8.1
moisturizer
  • US
30 3.2
lotion
95 1.0

Surface Forms

demulcent lotion singular
demulcent lotions plural

Morphology

demulcent + lotion

The phrase is fully compositional: 'demulcent' means soothing or softening and 'lotion' is a topical liquid, so the combined meaning is simply a lotion that soothes irritation. Although 'demulcent' is somewhat technical, if a B1 learner knows both constituent meanings they can directly infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Demulcent lotion comes from an old word meaning 'to stroke' or 'to soothe'. Imagine gently rubbing a cool cream on red, sore skin to calm it. That's why demulcent lotion means a lotion that soothes irritated skin.