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Siccative Definition & Meaning

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

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