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Meaning of "humectant" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HUMECTANT

From Latin ūmectāre to wet, from ūmēre to be moist, from ūmor moisture.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HUMECTANT

humectant  [hjuːˈmɛktənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HUMECTANT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Humectant can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HUMECTANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Humectant

A humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ is a hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist; it is the opposite of a desiccant. It is often a molecule with several hydrophilic groups, most often hydroxyl groups; however, amines and carboxyl groups, sometimes esterified, can be encountered as well. They are used in many products including food, cosmetics, medicines, and pesticides. A humectant attracts and retains the moisture in the air nearby via absorption, drawing the water vapor into and/or beneath the organism/object's surface. By contrast, desiccants also attract ambient moisture, but adsorbs—not absorbs—it, by condensing the water vapor onto the surface, as a layer of film. When used as a food additive, a humectant has the effect of keeping the foodstuff moist. Humectants are sometimes used as a component of antistatic coatings for plastics. In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, humectants can be used in topical dosage forms to increase the solubility of a chemical compound's active ingredient, increasing the active ingredients' ability to penetrate skin, and/or its activity time.

Definition of humectant in the English dictionary

The definition of humectant in the dictionary is producing moisture. Other definition of humectant is a substance added to another substance to keep it moist.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HUMECTANT


actant
ˈæktənt
annectent
əˈnɛktənt
attractant
əˈtræktənt
chemoattractant
ˌkɛməʊəˈtræktənt
cosurfactant
ˌkəʊsɜːˈfæktənt
cryoprotectant
ˌkraɪəʊprəˈtektənt
disinfectant
ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt
expectant
ɪkˈspɛktənt
extractant
ɪkˈstræktənt
inexpectant
ˌɪnɪkˈspektənt
infectant
ɪnˈfektənt
injectant
ɪnˈdʒektənt
interactant
ˌɪntərˈæktənt
octant
ˈɒktənt
protectant
prəˈtɛktənt
reactant
rɪˈæktənt
reductant
rɪˈdʌktənt
reluctant
rɪˈlʌktənt
respectant
rɪˈspɛktənt
surfactant
sɜːˈfæktənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HUMECTANT

humbugging
humbuzz
humdinger
humdrum
humdrumness
humdudgeon
humdurgeon
Hume
Hume´s law
humect
humectate
humectation
humective
humeral
humeral veil
humeri
humerus
humgruffian
humgruffin
humhum

WORDS THAT END LIKE HUMECTANT

accountant
assistant
constant
consultant
contestant
distant
habitant
hesitant
important
instant
militant
montant
mutant
on the instant
Protestant
resistant
resultant
transductant
unreluctant
water-resistant

Synonyms and antonyms of humectant in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «humectant» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HUMECTANT

Find out the translation of humectant to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of humectant from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «humectant» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

保湿剂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

humectante
570 millions of speakers

English

humectant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

humectant
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرطب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

увлажнитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

umectante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

humectant
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

humectant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Humectant
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Feuchthaltemittel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

保湿剤
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

습윤제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Humectant
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chất giữ ẩm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈரமாக்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विष्ठा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nemlendirici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

umettante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

utrzymująca wilgoć
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зволожувач
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

umectant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υγραντικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

humectant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

humektant
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fuktgiver
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of humectant

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMECTANT»

The term «humectant» is regularly used and occupies the 70.982 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HUMECTANT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about humectant

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HUMECTANT»

Discover the use of humectant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to humectant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Handbook of Preservatives
Storage: 12 mos shelf life when stored in cool and dry conditions Sorbo® [SPI Polyols] Chem. Descrip.: Sorbitol sol'n. CAS 50-70-4; EINECS/ELINCS 200-061- 5 Uses: Bodying agent, bulking agent, conditioner, gloss aid, humectant, plasticizer ...
Michael Ash, Irene Ash, 2004
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Chocolate, Cocoa and Confectionery: Science and Technology
Equilibrium Relative Humidity of Sorbitol (Water Activity) Many claims are made for sorbitol as a humectant, and although it finds use in the paper, textile, tobacco, baking, and other trades, its value in normal confectionery recipes must not be ...
Bernard W. Minifie, 1989
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Handbook of Fillers, Extenders, and Diluents
PEG-8 CAS 25322-68-3; EINECS/ELINCS 225-856-4 Uses: Lubricant for rubber molds, textile fibers, metalworking; in food and food pkg.; humectant, solvent in cosmetics; hair preps.; pharmaceutic aid; in gas chromatography; in paints; paper  ...
Michael Ash, Irene Ash, 2007
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Glucose Syrups: Technology and Applications
Sorbitol is an excellent humectant and is used to extend the shelf life of many baked goods and fillings. Typical use level is about 5%. Powdered sorbitol can also be used to replace sucrose in sugar reduced products such as biscuits.
Peter Hull, 2011
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Textbook of Aging Skin
Functioning as both a humectant and an occlusive agent, propylene glycol (PG) is an odorless liquid that also exhibits antimicrobial and keratolytic activity. In addition, PG has been demonstrated to contribute to the cellular penetration of some ...
Miranda A. Farage, Kenneth W. Miller, Howard I. Maibach, 2010
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Low-Calorie Foods Handbook
Polydextrose can serve as a humectant to slow moisture changes (either an increase or a decrease) in food. The powdered form absorbs moisture under normal, controlled atmospheric conditions until equilibrium is reached. Polydextrose can ...
Altschul, 1993
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Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin
It has been stated that some of the earliest hand creams were a mixture of 50% humectant and 50% water. Nearly every personal care product contains a hygroscopic material for one purpose or another. In some cases the material is intended ...
Randy Schueller, Perry Romanowski, 1999
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Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems: Meeting the ...
Further humectant research was not conducted with glyphosate. Sulfosulfuron efficacy applied with Tween®20 was slightly increased (10%) by the humectant PEG 3400, moderately increased (22 to 28%) by ethylene glycol, PEG 8000 and  ...
Jane C. Mueninghoff, G. C. Volgas
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Diseases of Mites and Ticks
Table 1 Details of substances used as adjuvants Substance Manufacturer Code Known properties Gelatine HiMedia Laboratories, Mumbai, India RM019 Humectant, nutrient Glycerol S.D. Fine-Chem, Mumbai, India 38454 L 05 Humectant, ...
Jan Bruin, L. P. S. van der Geest, 2009
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Cosmetic Dermatology
Key Points • Moisturizers contain lipids and ingredients with emollient, humectant , and occlusive properties. • Selecting an optimal moisturizer depends on the skin type, vehicle, and the needs of the patient. Moisturizers function to restore the ...
Murad Alam, Hayes B. Gladstone, Rebecca C. Tung, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HUMECTANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term humectant is used in the context of the following news items.
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Two Popular Bloggers Wrote a Book About Korean Beauty
There's a cream and it's great for skin that is dry and dehydrated. It's a humectant but somehow not sticky. Goodal The Moisture Barrier Cream ... «Fashionista, Jul 15»
2
Here's how to pick the best kind of moisturizer to take care of dry skin
Minimize this by pairing a humectant with an occlusive, which seals in the moisture. You should also check out the full video from the American ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
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Instant Beauty Fixes to Beat the Signs of Sleep Deprivation
“Hyaluronic acid is a humectant that attracts water, and can therefore plump the skin,” he explains. Try Neutrogena Hydro Boost ($19) or ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
4
Super Ingredients for Skin Moisture and Hydration
Hyaluronic acid is a humectant, which means it pulls hydration from the environment—and reportedly even deeper in your skin—to the outer ... «StyleCaster, Jul 15»
5
Weekend Beauty Hack: One DIY Sunburn Cure to Rule Them All
1/4 cup honey (a powerful anti-inflammatory and humectant for hardcore rehydration). 1/4 cup aloe vera (to soothe and protect skin; gel or fresh ... «StyleCaster, Jul 15»
6
DIY beetroot beauty boosts
The beetroot will help the outward appearance of your skin and the honey is a humectant, which means it traps moisture, making your skin ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
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How To Lighten Hair With Honey, Cause Natural Highlights Are Oh …
The honey, a natural humectant, should make your hair feel super moisturized and lush, as it attracts and retains water molecules. You will also ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
8
5 Summer Fruits With Amazing Beauty Benefits
We covet coconut oil as our #1 all-natural humectant, moisturizing our skin and hair like no other treatment out there, pretty much. Other than oil ... «StyleCaster, Jul 15»
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How To Style Curly Hair — Fight Frizz This Summer: 5 Expert Tips
Stick to anti-humectant products to help reduce frizz. I also like to use light gels because I know they'll hold the hair and define the curl. 3. «Hollywood Life, Jun 15»
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The Difference Between AHAs and BHAs In Skin Care
AHAs also have humectant properties, meaning they hold moisture to your skin. Aside from daily skin-clearing, over time AHA use helps to ... «StyleCaster, Jun 15»

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