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humectant
[ hyoo-mek-tuhntor, often, yoo- ]
noun
- a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol.
adjective
- moistening; diluting.
- of or relating to a humectant or humectants.
humectant
/ hjuːˈmɛktənt /
adjective
- producing moisture
noun
- a substance added to another substance to keep it moist
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Word History and Origins
Origin of humectant1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of humectant1
C17: from Latin ūmectāre to wet, from ūmēre to be moist, from ūmor moisture; see humour
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Example Sentences
Humectant, hū-mek′tant, adj. pertaining to remedies supposed to increase the fluidity of the blood.
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