1. (n.) A substance capable of soothing an inflamed membrane, or protecting it from irritation, such as aloe or lanolin\. Gum Arabic, glycerin, olive oil, etc., are demulcents.

2. (a.) Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent.

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