demulcent

• Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее вещество, которое успокаивает или смягчает раздражённые слизистые оболочки.

An obsolete adjective describing a substance that soothes or softens irritated mucous membranes.

1. Soothing or softeningC2formalmedical

   Having a softening or soothing effect, especially on mucous membranes or skin.

   Смягчающий или успокаивающий

   • The demulcent properties of aloe vera help relieve sunburn.
   • Doctors often recommend demulcent creams for dry skin.
   • This herbal remedy has a demulcent effect on irritated throats.

   Synonymsbalsamicemollientlenitivemitigativepalliativesofteningsoothing

   Antonymsabrasivecausticharshirritant

• Существительное, обозначающее вещество, часто масло или мазь, которое успокаивает и снимает раздражение воспаленной или поврежденной кожи или слизистых оболочек.

A noun referring to a substance, often an oil or salve, that soothes and relieves irritation of inflamed or injured skin or mucous membranes.

1. Soothing agentC2formalmedical

   A substance, often an oil or salve, used to soothe and protect irritated or inflamed mucous membranes or skin.

   Смягчающее средство

   • The doctor prescribed a demulcent to relieve the patient's sore throat.
   • Honey is a natural demulcent that can coat and soothe the throat.
   • Demulcents are often used in cough syrups to reduce irritation.

   Synonymsbalmemollientlenitiveointmentsalve

   Antonymsirritant