siccative meaning

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siccative (noun): a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture).

Definition of siccative

  1. a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)

    Synonyms: desiccant, drying agent, drier

    Type of: chemical agent

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in VE · 9-letter words

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