humectant
hu·mec·tant
noun \hyü-ˈmek-tənt\Definition of HUMECTANT
: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
— humectant adjective
Origin of HUMECTANT
Latin humectant-, humectans, present participle of humectare to moisten, from humectus moist, from humēre to be moist — more at humor
First Known Use: circa 1867
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