humectant
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humectant
[hu-mek´tant]1. moistening.
2. a moistening or diluent medicine.
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hu·mec·tant
(hyū-mek'tănt),1. Moistening.
2. A substance used to obtain a moistening effect (for example, glycerin solution).
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hu·mec·tant
(hyū-mek'tănt)An agent that promotes retention of moisture; a substance added to a powder, e.g., a dentifrice, to prevent hardening on exposure to air.
[L. humectus, moist, fr. humor, moisture]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
hu·mec·tant
(hyū-mek'tănt)Agent that promotes retention of moisture; added to prevent hardening.
[L. humectus, moist, fr. humor, moisture]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012