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humectant

/hjuːˈmek.tənt/

Traduction: Substance ajoutée à un autre matériau pour retenir ou conserver l'humidité.

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C1formalcommontechnical/hjuːˈmek.tənt/

A substance added to another material to help retain or preserve moisture.

  • 🇫🇷Substance ajoutée à un autre matériau pour retenir ou conserver l'humidité.
  1. Moisture-retaining substance B2 formal scientific

    A substance that is added to a product to help it retain or attract moisture from the environment.

    • Glycerin is a common humectant used in skincare products.
    • The humectant in the bread helps keep it soft for longer.
    • Many hair conditioners contain humectants to prevent dryness.

    🇫🇷Substance hygroscopique ou rétentrice d'humidité

    Antonymes: desiccantdrying agent

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