HyperDic: drying_agent

English > 1 sense of the expression drying agent:
NOUNsubstancedrying agent, desiccant, drier, siccativea substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
English > drying agent: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture).
Synonymsdesiccant, drier, siccative
Broaderchemical agentAn agent that produces chemical reactions
Spanishdesecante
Catalandessecant

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