desiccative

UK
/ˈdɛsɪkətɪv/
US
/ˈdɛsɪkətɪv/

Übersetzungen

desiccativesubstantiv
desiccatives
Pl.
UK
/dɪˈsɪk.ə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈsɪk.ə.tɪv/
Rare/technical: a drying agent.
Synonyme
drying agent (chemical)
moisture absorber
drying agent
desiccativeadjektiv
more desiccative
Komp.
most desiccative
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkətɪv/
US
/ˈdɛsɪkətɪv/
The desiccative properties of the substance make it ideal for preserving food.
Высушивающие свойства вещества делают его идеальным для сохранения продуктов.

Definitionen

desiccativesubstantiv
A substance or agent that removes moisture; a drying agent; a desiccant.
Silica gel is widely used as a desiccative in packaged goods.
desiccativeadjektiv
Causing or tending to cause drying or dehydration.
The desiccative properties of the chemical made it ideal for preserving the specimen.