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huˈmective, a. and n. rare.
[irreg. f. humect v. + -ive. Cf. adaptive.]
A. adj. = humectative.
B. n. = humectant n. 1.
1633A. H. Parthenia Sacra 218 (T.) These fountain⁓waters have an humective and vegetative virtue within them. 1828Blackw. Mag. XXIII. 593 Emollients, aperitives,..humectives, and absorbents. |