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desiccant
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun desiccant has 1 sense
  1. desiccant, drying agent, drier, sicative - a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
    --1 is a kind of chemical agent
    Derived form: verb desiccate3

Definitions from the Web

Desiccant

noun

1. a substance used to absorb moisture and keep things dry.

Sample Sentences:

  1. When storing electronic devices, it is recommended to include a desiccant to prevent moisture damage.
  2. The desiccant in the packaging helped preserve the freshness of the food.

adjective

1. relating to or characteristic of a desert.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The desiccant climate made it difficult for plants to thrive.
  2. The explorers faced challenging conditions in the desiccant region.

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