Associations to the word «Desiccant»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle