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
- : a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol.
adj.形容词 adjective
- 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.
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