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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke