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drying agent

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Noun1.drying agent - a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions


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Behaviors like kill bacteria in the can so the paint lasts longer on the shelf; anti-skinning agents so the paint doesn't get a film in the can; drying agents so we don't have to wait too long for it to do; antifungal agents so it doesn't mildew; solvents; coalescents; resins and numerous additives all designed to meet a particular need.
Fumed silica can be used for viscosity control or as a drying agent, reinforcement, or thixotrope.
The use of desiccant dehumidifying as a shell drying agent was described as a solution for drying rate control.
 
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