HUMECTANT


Meaning of HUMECTANT in English

[ hjʊ'mɛkt(ə)nt ]

■ adjective retaining or preserving moisture.

■ noun a substance, especially a skin lotion or a food additive, used to reduce the loss of moisture.

Origin

C19: from L. ~- , humectare 'moisten'.

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