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Added 9 October 2026

demulcent

/dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/ adjective

Latin root: dēmulcēns Wiktionary

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Soothing or softening.

noun

A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues.

Origin

From Latin dēmulcēns, present active participle of dēmulceō (“to stroke caressingly; to soften, soothe, allure”), from dē- (“from; of”) + mulceō (“to move or touch gently or lightly, to stroke; to make pleasant or sweet; to soften, soothe, alleviate, relieve”).

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