Humectant Definition

hyo͝o-mĕktənt
noun
A substance, as glycerol, added or applied to another to help it retain moisture.
Webster's New World
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adjective
Promoting retention of moisture.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Humectant

Noun

Singular:
humectant
Plural:
humectants

Origin of Humectant

  • From Latin hūmectāns hūmectānt- present participle of hūmectāre to moisten from hūmectus moist from hūmēre to be moist

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Humectant Sentence Examples

  • Wild honey - a natural humectant with healing properties, it is also naturally bactericidal.

  • A lubricant, such as Aveda Humectant Pomade, is usually used for the twist.

  • Honey is a good humectant for soap making, helping to retain moisture in the product.

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Words Starting With

HHUHUM

Words Ending With

TNTANT

Unscrambles

humectant

Words Starting With H and Ending With T

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With H9 Letter Words Ending With T