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Demulcent
01
a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
demulcents
demulcent
01
having a soothing or protective effect on inflamed or irritated tissues
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most demulcent
Comparative
more demulcent
gradable
domain
medicine, health, substances
Examples
Aloe vera gel is known for its demulcent properties, providing soothing relief to sunburned skin.
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