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humectant

Adjective, Noun

hu=mec=tant

WORDNET DICTIONARY

humectant(n = noun.substance) Array - any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist; Array

has particulars: propanediol, propylene glycol

humectant, a. [L. humectans, p. pr.].

Diluent. [1913 Webster]

humectant, adj. & n.
--adj. retaining or preserving moisture.
--n. a substance, esp. a food additive, used to reduce loss of moisture.

Etymology

L (h)umectant- part. stem of (h)umectare moisten f. umere be moist

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