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desiccant
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des·ic·cant  (ds-knt)
n.
A substance, such as calcium oxide or silica gel, that has a high affinity for water and is used as a drying agent.
[From Latin dsiccns, dsiccant-, present participle of dsiccre, to desiccate; see desiccate.]
desic·cant adj.
desiccant [ˈdɛsɪkənt]
adj
(Chemistry) desiccating or drying
n
(Chemistry) a substance, such as calcium oxide, that absorbs water and is used to remove moisture; a drying agent
[from Latin dēsiccāns drying up; see desiccate]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.desiccant - a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
drier, drying agent, siccative
chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions
Translations
desiccant [ˈdesɪkənt] N → secante m
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