desiccant

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

Españoldesecante

Françaisabsorbeur d'humidité dessiccant

DeutschTrockenmittel Trocknungsmittel

5 more languages

العربيةمجفف

Češtinasušidlo

Suomikuivausaine

日本語乾燥剤

한국어건조제

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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