NOUN | substance | drying agent, desiccant, drier, siccative | a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) |
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Meaning | A substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture). | |
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Synonyms | desiccant, drier, siccative | |
Broader | chemical agent | An agent that produces chemical reactions |
Spanish | desecante | |
Catalan | dessecant |
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