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humectant

hu·mec·tant

UK/hjuːˈmɛktənt/ uncommon

noun

1.

any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist

Origin

From Latin ūmectāns, present participle of ūmectō (“to moisten”), from ūmectus (“moist”), from ūmeō (“to be moist”).

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