Definition of desiccant in English:

desiccant

noun ˈdɛsɪk(ə)ntˈdɛsəkənt

A hygroscopic substance used as a drying agent.
干燥剂
natural desiccants cause fleas to dehydrate and die
mass noun a small packet of desiccant to absorb any moisture
Example sentencesExamples
- Unlike cooling-based dehumidifiers, which cool the air to condense moisture, desiccants attract moisture molecules directly from the air and release them into an exhaust air stream.
- One ingredient found in almost all tablet or capsule containers is a desiccant - cotton batten or a small canister containing a harmless, water-absorbing compound.
- However, desiccants contain chemical agents that may be toxic to children, pets, and the chemically sensitive.
- Silica gel isn't a true gel, but a granulated chemical desiccant composed partly of silicon.
- Anhydrous sodium hydroxide is another common laboratory desiccant, or substance that removes water.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin desiccant- 'making thoroughly dry', from the verb desiccare.

Definition of desiccant in US English:

desiccant

nounˈdesəkəntˈdɛsəkənt

A hygroscopic substance used as a drying agent.
干燥剂
natural desiccants cause fleas to dehydrate and die
mass noun a small packet of desiccant to absorb any moisture
Example sentencesExamples
- Silica gel isn't a true gel, but a granulated chemical desiccant composed partly of silicon.
- Unlike cooling-based dehumidifiers, which cool the air to condense moisture, desiccants attract moisture molecules directly from the air and release them into an exhaust air stream.
- However, desiccants contain chemical agents that may be toxic to children, pets, and the chemically sensitive.
- Anhydrous sodium hydroxide is another common laboratory desiccant, or substance that removes water.
- One ingredient found in almost all tablet or capsule containers is a desiccant - cotton batten or a small canister containing a harmless, water-absorbing compound.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin desiccant- ‘making thoroughly dry’, from the verb desiccare.

单词	desiccant
释义	Definition of desiccant in English: desiccant noun ˈdɛsɪk(ə)ntˈdɛsəkənt A hygroscopic substance used as a drying agent. 干燥剂 natural desiccants cause fleas to dehydrate and die mass noun a small packet of desiccant to absorb any moisture Example sentencesExamples Unlike cooling-based dehumidifiers, which cool the air to condense moisture, desiccants attract moisture molecules directly from the air and release them into an exhaust air stream. One ingredient found in almost all tablet or capsule containers is a desiccant - cotton batten or a small canister containing a harmless, water-absorbing compound. However, desiccants contain chemical agents that may be toxic to children, pets, and the chemically sensitive. Silica gel isn't a true gel, but a granulated chemical desiccant composed partly of silicon. Anhydrous sodium hydroxide is another common laboratory desiccant, or substance that removes water. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin desiccant- 'making thoroughly dry', from the verb desiccare. Definition of desiccant in US English: desiccant nounˈdesəkəntˈdɛsəkənt A hygroscopic substance used as a drying agent. 干燥剂 natural desiccants cause fleas to dehydrate and die mass noun a small packet of desiccant to absorb any moisture Example sentencesExamples Silica gel isn't a true gel, but a granulated chemical desiccant composed partly of silicon. Unlike cooling-based dehumidifiers, which cool the air to condense moisture, desiccants attract moisture molecules directly from the air and release them into an exhaust air stream. However, desiccants contain chemical agents that may be toxic to children, pets, and the chemically sensitive. Anhydrous sodium hydroxide is another common laboratory desiccant, or substance that removes water. One ingredient found in almost all tablet or capsule containers is a desiccant - cotton batten or a small canister containing a harmless, water-absorbing compound. Origin Late 17th century: from Latin desiccant- ‘making thoroughly dry’, from the verb desiccare.
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