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Meaning of "demulcent" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DEMULCENT

From Latin dēmulcēre to caress soothingly, from de- + mulcēre to stroke.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DEMULCENT

demulcent  [dɪˈmʌlsənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEMULCENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Demulcent can act as a noun and an adjective.
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WHAT DOES DEMULCENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Demulcent

A demulcent is an agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. Demulcents are sometimes referred to as mucoprotective agents. Demulcents such as pectin, glycerin, honey, and syrup are common ingredients in cough mixtures. These demulcents will coat the throat and relieve the irritation causing the cough. They can be used to treat any type of cough, but are particularly useful to treat dry coughs. Some demulcents may not be suitable for diabetics as they are based on sugar. Methyl cellulose, propylene glycol and glycerine are synthetic demulcents. A number of herbs have demulcent properties. These herbs often have a high content of mucilage, and help soothe and protect irritated or inflamed internal tissues of the body. Common herbal demulcents include: ▪ Coltsfoot ▪ Comfrey ▪ Corn Silk ▪ Couchgrass ▪ Flaxseed ▪ Irish Moss, a kind of algae ▪ Lungwort ▪ Liquorice ▪ Marshmallow ▪ Mullein ▪ Slippery Elm...

Definition of demulcent in the English dictionary

The definition of demulcent in the dictionary is soothing; mollifying. Other definition of demulcent is a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DEMULCENT


absent
ˈæbsənt
accent
ˈæksənt
adjacent
əˈdʒeɪsənt
adolescent
ˌædəˈlɛsənt
anticonvulsant
ˌæntɪkənˈvʌlsənt
convulsant
kənˈvʌlsənt
crescent
ˈkrɛsənt
decent
ˈdiːsənt
fluorescent
ˌflʊəˈrɛsənt
innocent
ˈɪnəsənt
lucent
ˈluːsənt
magnificent
mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt
maleficent
məˈlɛfɪsənt
passant
ˈpæsənt
puissant
ˈpjuːɪsənt
pulsant
ˈpʌlsənt
recent
ˈriːsənt
reminiscent
ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt
translucent
trænzˈluːsənt
Vincent
ˈvɪnsənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEMULCENT

dempster
demulsification
demulsified
demulsifier
demulsifies
demulsify
demultiplexer
demur
demure
demurely
demureness
demurrable
demurrage
demurral
demurred
demurrer
demurring
demutualisation
demutualise
demutualization

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEMULCENT

ascent
cent
chemiluminescent
complacent
descent
docent
effervescent
indecent
iridescent
line of descent
luminescent
nascent
per cent
photoluminescent
prepubescent
quiescent
Red Crescent
Saint Vincent
scent
the crescent

Synonyms and antonyms of demulcent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DEMULCENT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «demulcent» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of demulcent

Translation of «demulcent» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEMULCENT

Find out the translation of demulcent to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of demulcent from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «demulcent» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

镇痛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

emoliente
570 millions of speakers

English

demulcent
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शांतिदायक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ملطف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

успокоительное средство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

demulcent
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিশ্রামরত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

émollient
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Demulcent
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

demulcent
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

鎮痛薬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자극을 완화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Demulcent
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làm bớt đau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒவ்வாமை நீக்கியாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निरुत्साही
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teskin edici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

demulcente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łagodzący
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

заспокійливий засіб
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

emolient
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

demulcent
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

versagtende middel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lenande medel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

demulcent
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of demulcent

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEMULCENT»

The term «demulcent» is normally little used and occupies the 113.274 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEMULCENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about demulcent

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEMULCENT»

Discover the use of demulcent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to demulcent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Veterinary Herbal Medicine
This full-color text and practical clinical reference provides comprehensive information on herbal remedies for both large and small animal species.
Susan G. Wynn, Barbara Fougère, 2007
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Papers
Edward John Waring. its demulcent effects in these cases, is to employ the mucilage in the form of lozenges. The Bengal Pharmacopoeia (p. 434) furnishes the following formula for their preparation : Arrow-root, 1 oz. ; White sugar, 1. ; Hibiscus ...
Edward John Waring, 1854
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Madras Quarterly Journal of Medical Science
its demulcent effects in these cases, is to employ the mucilage in the form of lozenges. The Bengal Pharmacopoeia (p. 434) furnishes the following formula for their preparation : Arrow-root, 1 oz. ; White sugar, lb. 1. ; Hibiscus mucilage ...
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General Therapeutics and Materia Medica: Adapted for a ...
The mucilage, thus formed, possesses the same properties as the mucilage of gum arabic, and may be used as a demulcent expectorant. 26. SAS'SAFRAS MEDUL'LA.— SASSAFRAS PITH. The pith of the stems of Laurus sassafras, — whose ...
Robley Dunglison, 1843
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A Cyclopaedia of Practical Receipts: And Collateral ...
LOHOCH, DEMULCENT. Syn. L. Dkmulcens. Prep. I. (L. Tronchin.) Oil of almonds, syrup of capillaire, manna and cassia pulp, of each Jij ; powdered gum tragacanth 1 6 grs. ; orange flower water fjij ; mix. For coughs, &c. The above is the ...
Arnold James Cooley, 1845
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Hand-book of the Economic Products of the Punjab: With a ...
Khat- mi safaid. (1217) Jalandhar. It is considered by native druggists to be a very valuable demulcent, especially in affections of the chest. All the parts of this plant contain much mucilage, and acts as demulcents. 1132. Abutiloil indicum. Vern.
Baden Henry Baden-Powell, 1868
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General Therapeutics; Or, Principles of Medical Practice: ...
Yet it is hard to abandon opinions, that have been cherished for ages, and are apparently supported by ' experience and practice by the notion, that a part of every demulcent escapes digestion, and enters the current of the circulation.
Robley Dunglison, 1836
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L.S.A., List of C.F.R. Sections Affected
may be combined with any single ophthalmic vasoconstrictor active ingredient identified in §349.18. (b) Any two or three ophthalmic demulcent active ingredients identified in §349.12 may be combined. (c) Any single ophthalmic demulcent ...
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Plant Gum Exudates of the World: Sources, Distribution, ...
7.2 PHARMACOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 7.2.1 Demulcent and emollient qualities Pharmacology is the study of how substances interact with living organisms to produce a change in function. Pharmaceuticals are substances aimed at ...
Amos Nussinovitch, 2009
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Principles Of Clinical Toxicology, Third Edition
... aluminum or zinc salts (gastrointestinal irritation; possible hypoglycemia) Soaps Polymeric phosphate; borax Demulcents Symptomatic None Supportive For boric add poisoning Sodium thiosulfate by mouth; demulcent; consider dialysis ...
Thomas A Gossel, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEMULCENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term demulcent is used in the context of the following news items.
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7 True Old Wives' Tales That Are Actually Scientifically Proven
Honey is a demulcent, meaning that it forms a mucous membrane that soothes the irritation in an infected area. Honey's also antibacterial; it ... «Bustle, Jun 15»
2
Yerba de la negrita smoothes the skin
Like most members of the Malva family it has slippery protein in the leaves and stems we call a demulcent. Demulcents soothe dry irritated skin ... «taosnews, Jun 15»
3
Natural remedies for illnesses
When made into a drink, licorice root is both an expectorant (which breaks up mucus) and a demulcent (which soothes) for irritated and ... «Herald Sun, Jun 15»
4
Help your loved one quit smoking with these natural things!
Licorice is an expectorant and demulcent herb that helps quit smoking naturally. Its taste helps to kill the urge to smoke. It also helps in relieving ... «indiatvnews.com, Jun 15»
5
Good for what ails you, and to keep you from ailing: Salves, tinctures …
Salve for antiseptic and demulcent uses, and Wild Rose lip balm. Moody's Mountain Medica has a large local following and for good reason. «Watershed post, Jun 15»
6
PerioSciences launches dry mouth product line
And the new formula contains glycerin, an FDA-listed oral demulcent.” Sticky, uncomfortable, and severe dry-mouth symptoms are common ... «Dentistry IQ, Jun 15»
7
People now have powerful new option for relieving dry mouth …
And, the new formula contains glycerin, an FDA-listed oral demulcent." Sticky, uncomfortable and severe dry-mouth symptoms are common ... «News-Medical.net, Jun 15»
8
Ghaf: A look at the importance of UAE's national tree
Medicine: Reported to be astringent, demulcent, and pectoral, it is a folk remedy for various ailments. In India, the flowers are mixed with sugar ... «Khaleej Times, Jun 15»
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Bottling Local: Oh, the Smell of Amsterdam in the Spring...
Elm mucilage is used medicinally as a soothing demulcent, and during the great famine in Norway in 1812 the tree's bark proved to be edible after cooking, but ... «ArtSlant, May 15»
10
The sticky truth about honey
The World Health Organization lists honey as a demulcent which can help with coughs and throat irritation. The Downsides of Honey. Fructose. «TheChronicleHerald.ca, May 15»

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