Sinhala Dictionary definitions for demulcent
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demulcent : ස්නිග්ධකය
demulcent definition
Adjective. Softening; mollifying; soothing; assuasive; as, oil is demulcent.
Noun. A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature, supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or protecting it from irritatioNoun. Gum Arabic, glycerin, olive oil, etc., are demulcents.