desiccant

/ˈdɛsəkənt/
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Definitions of desiccant
  1. noun
    a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
    synonyms: drier, drying agent, siccative
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    type of:
    chemical agent
    an agent that produces chemical reactions
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