Humectant

[hju:'mektәnt]

Definition

(noun.) any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist.

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Definition

(a.) Diluent.

(n.) A diluent drink or medicine.

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Definition

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.

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