Word of the Day: Humectant

Can you pronounce humectant?

Sunday, August 18, 2024

adjective 1. Retaining or preserving moisture. noun 1. A substance, especially a skin lotion or a food additive, used to reduce the loss of moisture. "I need to buy a new daily humectant for my dry skin." "Wyatt's tangled hair requires a conditioner with more humectant ingredients." "Cocoa butter is the main humectant in this lotion, but it makes it smell good, too." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, early 19th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings This word stems from the Latin "humectant-," meaning "moistening," from "humēre," which means "to be moist." As a noun, "humectant" refers to a substance that reduces loss of moisture... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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