Definitions for desiccant
ˈdɛs ɪ kəntdes·ic·cant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. desiccant, drying agent, drier, siccativenoun

   a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. desiccantnoun

   A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity to water.

2. desiccantadjective

   Causing dryness

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Desiccant

   A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that is used to induce or sustain a state of dryness (desiccation) in its vicinity; it is the opposite of a humectant. Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids that absorb water. Desiccants for specialized purposes may be in forms other than solid, and may work through other principles, such as chemical bonding of water molecules. They are commonly encountered in foods to retain crispness. Industrially, desiccants are widely used to control the level of water in gas streams.

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1. desiccant

   A desiccant is a substance that induces or maintains a state of dryness (desiccation) in its vicinity by absorbing moisture from the air. It is often used in packaging to keep products dry and extend their shelf life. Examples of desiccants include silica gel, calcium sulfate, and activated charcoal.

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1. Desiccantadjective

   drying; desiccative

2. Desiccantnoun

   a medicine or application for drying up a sore

3. Etymology: [L. desiccans, p. pr. of desiccare. See Desiccate.]

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1. Desiccant

   A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness in its local vicinity in a moderately well-sealed container. A humectant is also a hygroscopic substance, but it is used to help a product retain water. Both are frequently used in food and cosmetic products. Glycerine is often used as a humectant. Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids which work through absorption or adsorption of water, or a combination of the two. Desiccants for specialized purposes may be in forms other than solid, and may work through other principles, such as chemical bonding of water molecules. Pre-packaged desiccants are most commonly used to remove excessive humidity that would normally degrade or even destroy certain products which are sensitive to moisture. Some commonly used desiccants are: silica gel, activated charcoal, calcium sulfate, calcium chloride, montmorillonite clay, and molecular sieves.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of desiccant in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of desiccant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=desiccant
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Desiccant
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiccant
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desiccant
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=desiccant
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=desiccant