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siccative

/ˈsɪk.ə.tɪv/

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˈsɪk.ə.tɪv/

A noun referring to a substance that promotes or accelerates the drying process, often used to remove moisture from materials.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее вещество, которое способствует или ускоряет процесс высыхания, часто используемое для удаления влаги из материалов.
  1. Drying agent C2 formal technical

    A substance that promotes or accelerates the drying process, often by absorbing moisture.

    • Calcium oxide is a common siccative used in industrial processes.
    • The paint contains a siccative to help it dry faster.
    • Silica gel packets act as a siccative to keep products dry.

    🇷🇺Сушильный агент

    Synonyms: desiccantdrierdrying agent

    Antonyms: wetting agent

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