Definitions for obtundent
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ob•tundɒbˈtʌnd(v.t.)
to blunt; dull; deaden.
Origin of obtund:
1350–1400; ME < L obtundere to beat at =ob-ob - +tundere to strike
ob•tund′ent(adj.; n.)
Wiktionary
obtundent(Noun)
A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; u2013 nearly the same as demulcent.
obtundent(Noun)
Something which obtunds.
Origin: From obtundens, present participle of obtundo
Webster Dictionary
Obtundent(noun)
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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