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humectant (additive (material), <materials by function>, ... Materials (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Any hygroscopic additive used to promote moisture retention. Humectants are added to commercial products such as cosmetics, tobacco, baked goods, and to leather to restore suppleness. Glycerine is an example of a humectant. |
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humectant (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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humectants (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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bevochtigingsmiddel (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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bevochtigingsmiddelen (C,U,Dutch,AD,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: M.MT |
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Dutch ..... Een hygroscopisch additief dat wordt toegevoegd om vocht vast te helpen houden. Bevochtigingsmiddelen worden toegevoegd aan commerciƫle producten zoals cosmetica, tabak en gebakken producten, en ook aan leer om dit weer soepel te maken. Glycerine is een voorbeeld van een bevochtigingsmiddel. |
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