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Demulcent   Listen
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Demulcent  n.  (Med.) 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.





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... 2. Give demulcent or mucilaginous drinks, as for example, milk, raw egg, one or two tablespoonfuls of salad oil, sweet oil, or barley water—which ...
— Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts • Girl Scouts


Words linked to "Demulcent" :   medicament, emollient, medication, medicinal drug, softening, medicine, soft, salving


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