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demulcent

demulcent (noun) /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/, /dəˈməlsənt/

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(medicine) A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues.

demulcent (adjective) /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/, /dəˈməlsənt/

Cough drops often contain demulcents to soothe the throat

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(also figurative) Soothing or softening.