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/ˈdɛsɪkənt/ · noun
A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water..
Use desiccant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Desiccant means A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water..
Common synonyms include drying agent.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use desiccant where its definition matches the intended context.
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