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HUMECTANT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("humectant" is a kind of...):
substance (a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "humectant"):
propanediol; propylene glycol (a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects)
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