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siccative

sic·ca·tive [ síkətiv ]


noun  (plural sic·ca·tives)
Definition:
 
drying agent: a substance added to liquids to speed drying



adjective 
Definition:
 
absorbent: absorbing moisture to promote drying

[15th century. < late Latin siccativus< past participle of Latin siccare "to dry" < siccus "dry"]
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