demulcent

a. 缓和的, 润性的 n. 缓和剂, 润药

发音

UK /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/
其它
US /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/
US /dəˈməlsənt/

词形变化

demulcents 复数 demulcents more demulcent 比较级 most demulcent 最高级

别名

demulcant

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues.

    医学
adj.
  1. 1.

    Soothing or softening.

    比喻

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词源

From Latin dēmulcēns, present active participle of dēmulceō (“to stroke caressingly; to soften, soothe, allure”), from dē- (“from; of”) + mulceō (“to move or touch gently or lightly, to stroke; to make pleasant or sweet; to soften, soothe, alleviate, relieve”).

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