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desiccant

The correct spelling is desiccant.

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noun

IPA: /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

Say it like: Des-icc-ant

The correct spelling is desiccant. A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.

adjective

  1. 1.Causing dryness.

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