desiccative

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From desiccate +‎ -ive.

Adjective[edit]

desiccative (comparative more desiccative, superlative most desiccative)

  1. causing to desiccate; drying out

Translations[edit]

Noun[edit]

desiccative (plural desiccatives)

  1. Any substance that promotes drying.