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Desiccant Definition & Meaning

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

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What does desiccant mean?
a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
What part of speech is desiccant?
Desiccant is a noun.

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