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desiccant

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desiccant /des·ic·cant/ (des´ĭ-kant)
1. promoting dryness.
2. an agent that promotes dryness.
des·ic·cant (ds-knt)
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
[des′ikənt]
Etymology: L, desiccare, to dry thoroughly
any agent or procedure that promotes drying or causes a substance to dry up. Also called exsiccant, siccant.
desiccant [des´ĭ-kant]
1. promoting dryness.
2. an agent that promotes dryness.
desiccant
1. promoting dryness.
2. an agent that promotes dryness.
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