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hu·mec·tant
 humectant
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- pronunciation:
- hyu
mek
t
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
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noun |
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a substance, such as glycerol, that holds moisture or, in combination, helps other substances to do so.
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adjective |
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of or related to a humectant or humectants; moisture-retaining.
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