Definitions for humectant
hyuˈmɛk tənt; often yu-humec·tant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. humectantnoun

   any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. humectantnoun

   any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Humectant

   A humectant is a hygroscopic (water-absorbing) substance used to keep things moist. They are used in many products, including food, cosmetics, medicines and pesticides. When used as a food additive, a humectant has the effect of keeping moisture in the food. Humectants are sometimes used as a component of antistatic coatings for plastics. A humectant attracts and retains the moisture in the air nearby via absorption, drawing the water vapor into or beneath the organism's or object's surface. This is the opposite use of a hygroscopic material where it is used as a desiccant used to draw moisture away. In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, humectants can be used in topical dosage forms to increase the solubility of a chemical compound's active ingredients, increasing the active ingredients' ability to penetrate skin, or its activity time. This hydrating property can also be needed to counteract a dehydrating active ingredient (e.g., soaps, corticoids, and some alcohols), which is why humectants are common ingredients in a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products that make moisturization claims (e.g., hair conditioners, body lotions, face or body cleansers, lip balms, and eye creams).

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1. humectant

   A humectant is a substance, often used in various cosmetic and food products, that has the ability to attract and retain moisture from the surrounding environment. This helps to keep the product or substance in which it is used hydrated, preventing dryness or evaporation. Humectants are commonly used in skin care products, hair care products, and various food items to maintain moisture content.

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1. Humectantadjective

   diluent

2. Humectantnoun

   a diluent drink or medicine

3. Etymology: [L. humectans, p. pr.]

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1. Humectant

   A humectant is a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist; it is the opposite of a desiccant. It is often a molecule with several hydrophilic groups, most often hydroxyl groups; however, amines and carboxyl groups, sometimes esterified, can be encountered as well. They are used in many products including food, cosmetics, medicines, and pesticides. A humectant attracts and retains the moisture in the air nearby via absorption, drawing the water vapor into and/or beneath the organism/object's surface. By contrast, desiccants also attract ambient moisture, but adsorb—not absorb—it, by condensing the water vapor onto the surface, as a layer of film. When used as a food additive, a humectant has the effect of keeping the foodstuff moist. Humectants are sometimes used as a component of antistatic coatings for plastics. In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, humectants can be used in topical dosage forms to increase the solubility of a chemical compound's active ingredient, increasing the active ingredients' ability to penetrate skin, and/or its activity time. This hydrating property can also be needed to counteract a dehydrating active ingredient.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Humectant

   hū-mek′tant, adj. pertaining to remedies supposed to increase the fluidity of the blood.—vs.t. Humect′, Humec′tate, to moisten.—n. Humectā′tion.—adj. Humec′tive, having the power to moisten.—v.t. Hū′mefy, to make moist. [L. humectans—humēre, to be moist.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of humectant in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of humectant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of humectant in a Sentence

1. Erika Katz:

   Brown sugar is great because it's the perfect exfoliant and it's really gentle on your skin. The oil is going to moisturize your skin and the honey, which is an all-natural humectant, helps attract and retain skin moisture.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=humectant
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Humectant
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humectant
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humectant
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=humectant
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=humectant