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1. (n.) humectant
a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol.
2. (adj.) humectant
moistening; diluting.
Etymology: (1650–60; < L hūmectant-, s. of (h)ūmectāns, prp. of (h)ūmectāre to moisten, der. of (h)ūmectus moist, damp)
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1. (noun) humectant
any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
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1. (adj) humectant
diluent
2. (noun) humectant
a diluent drink or medicine
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