humectant meaning

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humectant (noun): any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist.

Definition of humectant

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

    Type of: substance

    Kinds: propylene glycol

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in NT · 9-letter words

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