desiccant

desiccant definition - medical

des·ic·cant (dĕsˈĭ-kənt)

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

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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