desiccant

UK
/ˈdɛsɪkənt/
US
/ˈdɛsɪkənt/

Translations

desiccantnoun
desiccants
pl
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkənt/
US
/ˈdɛsɪkənt/
dessiccantChimie, technique.
Silica gel is commonly used as a desiccant in packaging to prevent moisture damage.
Le gel de silice est couramment utilisé comme dessiccant dans les emballages pour éviter les dommages dus à l’humidité.
Additional translations
agent desséchantTerme plus général.
Synonyms
moisture absorber
dehydrating agent
drying agent
desiccantadjective
more desiccant
Comp.
most desiccant
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkənt/
US
/ˈdɛsɪkənt/
The desiccant properties of the material made it ideal for use in packaging to keep products dry.
Les propriétés desséchantes du matériau le rendaient idéal pour l’emballage afin de garder les produits au sec.

Definitions

desiccantnoun
A substance that is used to absorb moisture from the air and keep things dry.
Silica gel is commonly used as a desiccant in packaging to prevent moisture damage.
desiccantadjective
Causing or promoting dryness by absorbing moisture.
The desiccant properties of the material made it ideal for use in packaging to keep products dry.