desiccative

UK
/ˈdɛsɪkətɪv/
US
/ˈdɛsɪkətɪv/

Translations

desiccativenoun
desiccatives
pl
UK
/dɪˈsɪk.ə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈsɪk.ə.tɪv/
Rare/technical: a drying agent.
desséchantEn chimie, pour désigner un agent qui absorbe l'humidité.
Silica gel is widely used as a desiccative in packaged goods.
Le gel de silice est largement utilisé comme desséchant dans les produits emballés.
Additional translations
dessiccatifTerme technique.
Synonyms
drying agent
moisture absorber
drying agent (chemical)
desiccativeadjective
more desiccative
Comp.
most desiccative
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkətɪv/
US
/ˈdɛsɪkətɪv/
The desiccative properties of the chemical made it ideal for preserving the specimen.
Les propriétés desséchantes du produit chimique le rendaient idéal pour conserver le spécimen.
Additional translations
dessiccatifTerme technique.

Definitions

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