adj
Meaning 1
Causing or promoting drying
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
siccative
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noun
Meaning 2
A drier; a catalyst used to promote drying.
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noun
Meaning 3
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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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: desiccant, drying agent, drier
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chemical agent
History
Etymology
Latin siccativus.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: suszka — a catalyst used to promote drying
- Polish: sykatywa — a catalyst used to promote drying