Desiccant

noun

/ˈdɛsɪkənt/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.

2.adjectiveCausing dryness.

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