HUMECTANT

humectant

(noun) any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

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



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