Definitions for humectant

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humectant hu·mec·tant

Spelling: [hyoo-mek-tuh nt or, often, yoo-]

IPA: /hyuˈmɛk tənt or, often, yu-/

Humectant is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 364 anagrams from letters in humectant (acehmnttu).

Definitions for humectant

noun

1. a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol.

adjective

1. moistening; diluting.
2. of or relating to a humectant or humectants.

Origin of humectant

1650-60; Latin hūmectant- (stem of (h)ūmectāns), present participle of (h)ūmectāre to moisten, equivalent to (h)ūmect(us) moist, damp (see humid) + -ant- Examples for humectant

humectant, hū-mek′tant, adj. pertaining to remedies supposed to increase the fluidity of the blood.