desiccant

(des′i kənt)

adjective

drying

Origin: L desiccans, prp. of desiccare: see desiccate

noun

a substance having a great affinity for water and used as a drying agent

See desiccant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A substance, such as calcium oxide or silica gel, that has a high affinity for water and is used as a drying agent.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin dēsiccāns, dēsiccant-

Origin: , present participle of dēsiccāre, to desiccate; see desiccate

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