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| sic·ca·tive [ síkətiv ] |
noun (plural sic·ca·tives) |
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drying agent: a substance added to liquids to speed drying
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absorbent: absorbing moisture to promote drying
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| [15th century. < late Latin siccativus< past participle of Latin siccare "to dry" < siccus "dry"] |
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