drying agent
drying agent · drying agents
Any compound that has an affinity for water such that it will extract it from other…Any compound that has an affinity for water such that it will extract it from other materials; a desiccant
Meaning
1 sensesAny compound that has an affinity for water such that it will extract it from other materials; a desiccant
More definitions
- a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
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