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moisturizer

noun

  1. a preparation (such as a lotion or cream) applied to the skin or hair to prevent or relieve dryness
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English moisturize English -er English moisturizer From moisturize + -er.

  1. Something that causes moisture or a condition of wetness; something that makes things moist.

    The oil acts as a moisturizer to the wood.

  2. Moisturising cream, emollient.