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humectant

/hyoo-mek-tuhnt or, often, yoo-/US // hyuˈmɛk tənt or, often, yu- //UK // (hjuːˈmɛktənt) //

保湿剂,湿润剂,润肤剂,润湿剂

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : moistening; diluting.
    • : of or relating to a humectant or humectants.

Examples

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