obtundent means A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; – nearly the same as demulcent.
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Etymology
From Latin obtundens, present participle of obtundere.
noun
- A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; – nearly the same as demulcent.
- Something which obtunds.
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