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desiccant /des·ic·cant/ (des´i-kant)

1. promoting dryness.

2. an agent that promotes dryness.

des·ic·cant (d

s

-k

nt)

n.

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

adj.

Causing or promoting dryness.

desiccant

1. promoting dryness.

2. an agent that promotes dryness.

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