humectant
(noun) any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
Source: WordNet® 3.1
humectant (plural humectants)
Any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist.
Source: Wiktionary
Hu*mec"tant, a. Etym: [L. humectans, p.pr.]
Definition: Diluent.
– n.
Definition: A diluent drink or medicine. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 April 2025
(noun) fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time; “superfetation is normal in some animal species”
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