Etymology

humectant

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Today it means: Any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist. Full definition →

Latin ūmectāns
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  1. Latin · derived fromūmectāns
  2. English todayhumectant

From Latin ūmectāns, present participle of ūmectō (“to moisten”), from ūmectus (“moist”), from ūmeō (“to be moist”).

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