desiccant (n)
drying agent (n)
drier (n)
siccative (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
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Hypernym chemical agent
Derivationally related form drier → dry; drier → dry
Derivationally related form desiccant → desiccate
Incoming links
Hyponym chemical agent
Derivationally related form desiccate → desiccant
Derivationally related form dry → drier; dry → drier

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