humectant
Americannoun
adjective
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moistening; diluting.
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of or relating to a humectant or humectants.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of humectant
1650–60; < Latin hūmectant- (stem of ( h ) ūmectāns ), present participle of ( h ) ūmectāre to moisten, equivalent to ( h ) ūmect ( us ) moist, damp ( see humid) + -ant- -ant
Example Sentences
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Honey has been touted as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and humectant, making it an ideal skin-care ingredient.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2020
Aquafix, $35, contains glycerin and provitamin B5, a skin soother and humectant.
From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2020
Speaking of hydration, it wouldn’t hurt to double down with some hyaluronic acid, which both experts said was an important humectant for plumping skin and retaining moisture.
From Slate • Nov. 30, 2018
It’s the smallest molecule of the acids, so it penetrates deepest to treat fine lines, dullness and superficial hyperpigmentation, and it is a humectant.
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2018
Quicquid in buccam venit libere licet effutire, modo Latine fiat, modo habeat urbanitatem, modo caveat obscœnà verborum scurrilitate, postremo et lacrymis salsis humectant ora genasque' et tune demum veteranorum ritibus initiantur.
From Notes and Queries, Number 20, March 16, 1850 by Various
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