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noun
Any compound that has an affinity for water such that it will extract it from other materials; a desiccant
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: desiccant, drier, siccative
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chemical agent
History
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