desiccant
noun /'dɛsəkənt/
- Definition
- a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'desiccant'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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