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sic·ca·tive (s

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A substance added to paints and some medicines to promote drying; a drier.

[Late Latin sicctvus, drying, from Latin sicctus, past participle of siccre, to dry, from siccus, dry.]

siccative [ˈsɪkətɪv]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a substance added to a liquid to promote drying: used in paints and some medicines

[from Late Latin siccātīvus, from Latin siccāre to dry up, from siccus dry]

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siccative - a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)

desiccant, drier, drying agent

chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions

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