siccative
[ sik-uh-tiv ]
/ ˈsɪk ə tɪv /
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adjective
causing or promoting absorption of moisture; drying.
noun
a siccative substance, especially in paint.
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Origin of siccative
OTHER WORDS FROM siccative
an·ti·sic·ca·tive, adjectivenon·sic·ca·tive, adjective, nounun·sic·ca·tive, adjectiveWords nearby siccative
Sicanian, sicca complex, siccant, siccar, sicca syndrome, siccative, sice, sicht, Sichuan, Sicilia, Sicilian
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British Dictionary definitions for siccative
siccative
/ (ˈsɪkətɪv) /
noun
a substance added to a liquid to promote drying: used in paints and some medicines
Word Origin for siccative
C16: from Late Latin siccātīvus, from Latin siccāre to dry up, from siccus dry
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Medical definitions for siccative
siccative
[ sĭk′ə-tĭv ]
n.
A substance added to some medicines to promote drying; a drier.
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