Adjective: demulcent di'múl-sunt
- Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
"The demulcent ointment provided relief for her sunburn";
- emollient, salving, softening
- A medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
"He applied a demulcent to ease the irritation from the insect bite"
Derived forms: demulcents
See also: soft
Type of: med [informal], medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
Encyclopedia: Demulcent