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Siccative

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Causing or promoting drying
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

Etymology

Etymology 1

Latin siccativus.

Etymology 2

Latin siccativus.

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