desiccant
noun/ˈdɛsɪkənt/UK
Etymology
From Latin dēsiccans, active present participle of dēsiccō, from dē- (“of; from, away from”) + siccō (“dry up”).
- derived from dēsiccans
Definitions
A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because…
A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.
Causing dryness.
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