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Meaning of desiccant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈdɛsɪkənt

Definitions

A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.

Equivalents

العربية مجفف
Čeština sušidlo
Deutsch Trockenmittel Trocknungsmittel
Español desecante
Suomi kuivausaine
Français absorbeur d'humidité dessiccant
日本語 乾燥剤
한국어 건조제

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

desiccate Desiccated desiccated coconut Desiccates Desiccating desiccation

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