adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A drier; a catalyst used to promote drying.
2. 2
   a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) wordnet
3. 3
   a substance that promotes drying of oils wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Causing or promoting drying

Synonyms

All synonyms

brushcanvaschalkcharcoalcrayondesiccant

Etymology

Latin siccativus.

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