DESICCATIVE

Etymology

Adjective

desiccative (comparative more desiccative, superlative most desiccative)

causing to desiccate; drying out

Noun

desiccative (plural desiccatives)

Any substance that promotes drying.

Source: Wiktionary


De*sic"ca*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dessicatif.]

Definition: Drying; tending to dry. Ferrand.

– n. (Med.)

Definition: An application for drying up secretions.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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