Desiccative

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    causing to desiccate; drying out
Noun
  1. 1
    Any substance that promotes drying.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From desiccate + -ive.

Etymology 2

From desiccate + -ive.

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