desiccant, drying agent, drier, siccative
(noun) a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
desiccant (plural desiccants)
A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.
desiccant (comparative more desiccant, superlative most desiccant)
Causing dryness.
• accidents
Source: Wiktionary
De*sic"cant, a. Etym: [L. desiccans, p. pr. of desiccare. See Desiccate.]
Definition: Drying; desiccative.
– n.
Definition: (Med.) A medicine or application for drying up a sore. Wiseman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 February 2025
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