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View synonyms for desiccant
desiccant
[ des-i-kuhnt ]
noun
- a desiccant substance or agent.
desiccant
/ ˈdɛsɪkənt /
adjective
- desiccating or drying
noun
- a substance, such as calcium oxide, that absorbs water and is used to remove moisture; a drying agent
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Word History and Origins
Origin of desiccant1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of desiccant1
C17: from Latin dēsiccāns drying up; see desiccate
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Example Sentences
Even if food-related uses are probably out, there are still plenty of ways to safely reuse the desiccant and keep it out of landfills and waterways for a bit longer after reactivating the packets.
From Popular-Science
The desiccant absorbs it, keeping the glass clear — until the desiccant stops working.
From Washington Post
Alive or dead, the gunk was the most powerful desiccant I'd ever heard of.
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