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desiccant

noun

/ˈdɛsɪkənt/

Meaning

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.

drying agent, absorbent, dehydrator, moisture absorber

humidifier, moisturizer

use a desiccant, silica desiccant, desiccant packet

a small platform on which a person stands to speak or conduct an orchestra

The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.

an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extor...

The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behavior; strengthening or support...

an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.