siccative
[ sik-uh-tiv ]
/ ˈsɪk ə tɪv /
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, sicca syndrome, siccant, siccar, siccative, sice, sicht, sichuan, sicilia, sicilian
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Example sentences from the Web for siccative
In his researches, he discovered the use of linseed and nut oil, which he found most siccative.
Sulphate of zinc, as a siccative, is less powerful than acetate of lead, but is far preferable in a chemical sense.
Field's Chromatography|George FieldHence, although the employment of lead as a siccative is not desirable, its effects are not so deleterious as might be imagined.
Field's Chromatography|George Field
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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