desiccant
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- noun
- /ˈdɛsɪkənt/
- Specialized
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deshidratante
- You can also buy other desiccants like Drierite and use it in the same way.
- silica desiccant
Examples
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Finally, sunflower growers can reduce the plants' exposure time to foraging blackbirds by using a chemical desiccant to allow earlier harvesting.
Academic text (2011) -
Another one I found is the Dry-All Wet Emergency Kit that again just uses a type of desiccant.
Blog text (9) -
There are two desiccant holders in the AMS which are meant to keep your stuff dry.
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The University of Maryland might already be close, with their Liquid Desiccant Waterfall.
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This desiccant dehumidifier can provide year-round consistent humidity levels.
Academic text (1998) -
Paraquat and sodium chloride were the only desiccants available for many years.
Academic text (2011) -
Desiccant dehumidifiers, using silica gel or lithium chloride, could be employed as an adjunct to disinfection to reduce RH to as low a level as possible (8).
Academic text (1994) -
The technician placed a desiccant packet inside the camera bag to protect the equipment from moisture.
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To prevent mold, the food storage container includes a desiccant that absorbs excess humidity.
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When packing electronics for shipping, it's important to include a desiccant to keep them dry during transit.
Synonyms
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A material that removes moisture from things or the air
A material like silica gel that takes water from other things to make them dry
A substance that helps things dry faster, for example paint
Antonyms
How Absorbent
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word desiccant comes from the Latin desiccare, made from de- meaning 'completely' and siccare meaning 'to dry'. So a desiccant is something that makes things 'dry' by taking away moisture.