Definition of Humectant

1. Noun. Any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist.

Generic synonyms: Substance
Specialized synonyms: Propanediol, Propylene Glycol

Definition of Humectant

1. a. Diluent.

Definition of Humectant

1. Noun. any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Humectant

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Humectant

1. A diluent drink or medicine. Origin: L. Humectans, p.pr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Humectant

humbugger
humbuggeries
humbuggers
humbuggery
humbugging
humbuging
humbugs
humbuzz
humbuzzes
humdinger
humdingers
humdrum
humdrumness
humdrums
humect
humectant (current term)
humectants
humectate
humectated
humectates
humectating
humectation
humectations
humected
humecting
humective
humects
humefied
humefies
humefy

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