Humectant — Hu*mec tant, a. [L. humectans, p. pr.] Diluent. n. A diluent drink or medicine. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
humectant — humectant, ante (u mè ktan, ktan t ) adj. Terme de médecine. Qui augmente la liquidité du sang et humecte nos organes. Aliments humectants. Tisanes humectantes. S. m. pl. Des humectants. HISTORIQUE XVIe s. • Bouillons et coulis humectans … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
humectant — [hyo͞o mek′tənt] n. [< L humectans, var. of umectans, prp. of humectare, to moisten < umectus, moist < umere, to be moist: see HUMOR] a substance, as glycerol, added or applied to another to help it retain moisture … English World dictionary
Humectant — A humectant is a hygroscopic substance. It is often a molecule with several hydrophilic groups, most often hydroxyl groups, but amines and carboxyl groups, sometimes esterified, can be encountered as well; the affinity to form hydrogen bonds with … Wikipedia
humectant — 1. Moistening. 2. A substance used to obtain a moistening effect ( e.g., glycerin solution). * * * hu·mec·tant hyü mek tənt adj promoting the retention of moisture <humectant properties> <humectant materials> humectant n a substance… … Medical dictionary
humectant — noun Etymology: Latin humectant , humectans, present participle of humectare to moisten, from humectus moist, from humēre to be moist more at humor Date: circa 1867 a substance that promotes retention of moisture • humectant adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
humectant — /hyooh mek teuhnt/ or, often, /yooh /, n. 1. a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol. adj. 2. moistening; diluting. 3. of or pertaining to a humectant or humectants. [1650 60; < L humectant (s. of… … Universalium
humectant — [hjʊ mɛkt(ə)nt] adjective retaining or preserving moisture. noun a substance, especially a skin lotion or a food additive, used to reduce the loss of moisture. Origin C19: from L. humectant , humectare moisten … English new terms dictionary
humectant — hu•mec•tant [[t]hyuˈmɛk tənt[/t]] often [[t]yu [/t]] n. 1) chem. a substance that absorbs or helps another substance retain moisture, as glycerol 2) moistening; diluting • Etymology: 1650–60; < L hūmectant , s. of (h)ūmectāns, prp. of… … From formal English to slang
humectant — drėkiklis statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Higroskopinė medžiaga, palaikanti reikiamą mišinio ar juo padengto paviršiaus drėgnumą. atitikmenys: angl. humectant rus. увлажнитель … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
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