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- Latin · derived fromdēsiccans
- English todaydesiccant
Derived from Latin dēsiccans, active present participle of dēsiccō, from dē- (“of; from, away from”) + siccō (“dry up”).
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desiccant
Today it means: A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water. Full definition →
Latin dēsiccans