Word: humectant
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hu
mec
tant
Definition: Any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist.
Morphemes:
Affix: humectant
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any substance that promotes the retention of water, especially one used to keep a food product moist.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ūmectāns
Language: la
Decoded: umectans
PoS: Participle
Meaning: moistening