noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any compound that has an affinity for water such that it will extract it from other materials; a desiccant
2. 2
   a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) wordnet

Synonyms

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desiccantdesiccatingdrierdrierssiccative

Antonyms

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conditionerdouchingemollientslubricating