demulcent

• Adjetivo usado principalmente na área médica e farmacêutica para descrever uma substância que acalma, suaviza ou protege mucosas e tecidos irritados, geralmente formando uma película protetora.

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.

   Emoliente ou calmante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbalsamicemollientlenitivemitigativepalliativesofteningsoothing

   Antônimosabrasivecausticharshirritant

• Substantivo que designa uma substância, frequentemente um óleo ou unguento, que acalma e alivia a irritação de pele ou mucosas inflamadas ou lesionadas.

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.

   Demulcente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbalmemollientlenitiveointmentsalve

   Antônimosirritant