All demulcent synonyms
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D d noun demulcent
- lotion β Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.
- balm β Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
- potion β a drink or draft, especially one having or reputed to have medicinal, poisonous, or magical powers: a love potion; a sleeping potion.
- ointment β a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin; unguent.
- salve β a medicinal ointment for healing or relieving wounds and sores.
- lotion β Pharmacology. a liquid, usually aqueous or sometimes alcoholic preparation containing insoluble material in the form of a suspension or emulsion, intended for external application without rubbing, in such skin conditions as itching, infection, allergy, pain, or the like.
- paste β copy and paste
- jelly β a food preparation of a soft, elastic consistency due to the presence of gelatin, pectin, etc., especially fruit juice boiled down with sugar and used as a sweet spread for bread and toast, as a filling for cakes or doughnuts, etc.
- unction β the manifestation of spiritual or religious inspiration.
- formula β a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
- prescription β Medicine/Medical. a direction, usually written, by the physician to the pharmacist for the preparation and use of a medicine or remedy. the medicine prescribed: Take this prescription three times a day.
- medicine β a specialized dictionary covering terms used in the health professions by doctors, nurses, and others involved in allied health care services. A dictionary with authoritative spellings and definitions is a particularly crucial resource in medicine, where a misspelling or misunderstanding can have unfortunate consequences for people under care. Print dictionaries in this field may be sorted alphabetically or may be categorized according to medical specializations or by the various systems in the body, as the immune system and the respiratory system. The online Medical Dictionary on Dictionary.com allows alphabetical browsing in the combined electronic versions of more than one authoritative medical reference, insuring access to correct spellings, as well as immediate, direct access to a known search term typed into the search box on the site: A medical dictionary reveals that large numbers of medical terms are formed from the same Latin and Greek parts combined and recombined.
- compound β A compound is an enclosed area of land that is used for a particular purpose.
- application β An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
- unguent β an ointment or salve, usually liquid or semiliquid, for application to wounds, sores, etc.
- dressing β an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
- cream β Cream is a thick yellowish-white liquid taken from milk. You can use it in cooking or put it on fruit or desserts.
- analgesic β An analgesic drug reduces the effect of pain.
- preparation β a proceeding, measure, or provision by which one prepares for something: preparations for a journey.
- poultice β a soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body.
- balsam β Balsam is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from certain trees or bushes and used to make medicines and perfumes.
- wash β to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
- cerate β a hard ointment or medicated paste consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
- chrism β a mixture of olive oil and balsam used for sacramental anointing in the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches
- cosmetic β Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive.
- liniment β a liquid or semiliquid preparation for rubbing on or applying to the skin, as for sprains or bruises, usually soothing or counterirritating.
- soother β truth, reality, or fact.
adj demulcent
- relaxing β to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles.
- benign β You use benign to describe someone who is kind, gentle, and harmless.
- tepid β moderately warm; lukewarm: tepid water.
- delicate β Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
- peaceful β characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- sunny β abounding in sunshine: a sunny day.
- balmy β Balmy weather is fairly warm and pleasant.
- breezy β If you describe someone as breezy, you mean that they behave in a casual, cheerful, and confident manner.
- warm β having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- weak β not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- calm β A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- smooth β free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- bland β If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting.
- mellow β soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
- moderate β kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- soft β yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- cool β Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- pianissimo β very soft.
- palliative β serving to palliate.
- lenitive β softening, soothing, or mitigating, as medicines or applications.
- healing β curing or curative; prescribed or helping to heal.
- remedial β affording remedy; tending to remedy something.
adjective demulcent
- temperate β moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.