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has gloss	(noun) any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist humectant
has gloss	eng: A humectant is a hygroscopic substance. It is often a molecule with several hydrophilic groups, most often hydroxyl groups, but amines and carboxyl groups, sometimes esterified, can be encountered as well; the affinity to form hydrogen bonds with molecules of water is crucial here.
lexicalization	eng: humectant
subclass of	(noun) a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man" substance
has subclass	(noun) a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects propylene glycol, propanediol

Meaning
Czech
lexicalization	ces: smáčedlo
German
has gloss	deu: Feuchthaltemittel sind Lebensmittelzusatzstoffe, die das Austrocknen von Lebensmitteln verhindern, indem sie Wasser binden. In Süßwaren wirken sie einem Auskristallisieren des Zuckers entgegen.
lexicalization	deu: Feuchthaltemittel
Korean
lexicalization	kor: 휴멕턴트
Lithuanian
has gloss	lit: Drėkiklis yra higroskopiška medžiaga. Paprastai jos molekulė turi keletą hidrofiliškų grupių ir lengvai sudaro vandenilinius ryšius su vandens molekulėmis.
lexicalization	lit: Drėkiklis
Dutch
has gloss	nld: Een vochtvasthoudend middel is een wateraantrekkende stof die om deze eigenschap wordt toegevoegd aan levensmiddelen en cosmetica.
lexicalization	nld: vochtvasthoudend middel
Portuguese
has gloss	por: Os umectantes são substâncias hidrofílicas, em geral compostos sintéticos polihidroxilados, que por sua natureza mantêm a pele umedecida.
lexicalization	por: umectante

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