October 7, 2006
desiccant
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DEFINITION: (noun) A substance, such as calcium oxide or silica gel, that has a high affinity for water and is used as a drying agent.
SYNONYMS: drier, drying agent, sicative.
USAGE: The shipment was packed with a desiccant to prevent humidity from warping the wood during transport.
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