humectant

hu·mec·tant

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hyoo-mek-tuh nt or, often, yoo-]
- /hyuˈmɛk tənt or, often, yu-/
- /hjˈuːmektənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-mek-tuh nt or, often, yoo-]
- /hyuˈmɛk tənt or, often, yu-/

Definitions of humectant word

noun humectant a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol. 1
adjective humectant moistening; diluting. 1
adjective humectant of or relating to a humectant or humectants. 1
noun humectant Retaining or preserving moisture. 1
adjective humectant producing moisture 0
noun humectant a substance added to another substance to keep it moist 0

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Origin of humectant

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

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- -ant

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Parts of speech for Humectant

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humectant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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