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                    The Word of the Day for February 5 is:

                    demulcent • \dih-MUL-sunt\  • (adjective)
                     : soothing

                     Example sentence:
                     The lozenges had a demulcent effect, and my sore throat was soon feeling
                     much better.



 



 
 

Did you know?
"Demulcent" derives from the Latin verb "demulcere," meaning "to soothe,"
                     which comes from a combination of the prefix 
"de-" with "mulcere," an earlier verb that also meant "to soothe." 

As an adjective, "demulcent" often applies to
 the soothing nature of medicines, 
but you could also use it to describe such
                     things as a soothing melody or a soothing demeanor. 

The noun "demulcent" is
                     used for a gelatinous or oily substance 
that is capable of soothing inflamed or

                     abraded mucous membranes 
and protecting them from further irritation. 

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