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demulcent

demulcent

9.9
A substance that soothes and protects irritated skin or the throat
  • noun
  • /dɪˈmʌlsənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : demulcente
  • Many cough syrups contain a demulcent to soothe the lining of the throat.

Examples

  • Aloe vera is a popular demulcent for sunburn.

  • The cream contains a demulcent to soothe irritated skin.

  • Applying a demulcent can help protect damaged skin from further irritation.

  • The pharmacist recommended a demulcent to relieve her sore throat.

  • Many cough syrups contain a demulcent that helps soothe the throat's irritated lining.

  • The pharmacist recommended a demulcent to protect her inflamed skin from further irritation.

  • Aloe vera gel acts as a demulcent for those suffering from painful sunburn.

Synonyms

natural demulcent
vsdemulcent
  • Specialized
8.1

A substance from nature that soothes irritated skin or throat

is any such substance used to soothe or protect skin or mucous membranes

Antonyms

irritant
15 6.0

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

Compounds

demulcent lotion
  • Specialized
8.1

A lotion that soothes irritated skin or the inside of the mouth and nose

natural demulcent
  • Specialized
8.1

A substance from nature that soothes irritated skin or throat

How Soothing

demulcent
  • Specialized
9.9
emollient
  • Specialized
1 7.5
palliative
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Surface Forms

demulcent singular
demulcents plural

Etymology

Demulcent comes from the Latin pieces de- ('down' or 'away') and mulcere ('to stroke' or 'to soothe'), so it names something that 'strokes down' irritation. That's why a demulcent is a substance, like a gel or syrup, that soothes and protects sore skin or a sore throat.