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desiccant

noun

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

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Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ˈdɛsɪkənt

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noun

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

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