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humectant

 [hu-mek´tant]
1. moistening.
2. a moistening or diluent medicine.

hu·mec·tant

(hyū-mek'tănt),
1. Moistening.
2. A substance used to obtain a moistening effect (for example, glycerin solution).

humectant

/hu·mec·tant/ (hu-mek´tant)
1. moistening.
2. a moistening or diluent medicine.

humectant

[hyo̅o̅mek′tənt]
a substance that promotes retention of moisture.

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]

hu·mec·tant

(hyū-mek'tănt)
Agent that promotes retention of moisture; added to prevent hardening.
[L. humectus, moist, fr. humor, moisture]

humectant (hūmek´tənt),

n 1. a substance that prevents loss of moisture.
n.pl 2. a substance contained in toothpastes, gels, and powders that prevents their chemical or physical decomposition by maintaining moisture.

humectant

1. moistening.
2. a moistening or diluent medicine.
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