† huˈmectative,a.Obs. [f. L. hūmectāt-, ppl. stem of hūmectāre to humect + -ive.] Tending to moisten. 1640Erotomania 321 The..Diet..ought to be somewhat more Humectative, and lesse Refrigerative.1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 181 Lubricated with humectative aliments.