Definition of drying agent Drying agent

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What does drying agent mean?

Noun
drying agent - a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
		desiccant, drier, siccative
		chemical agent an agent that produces chemical reactions

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drying agent (Noun)
Any compound that has an affinity for water such that it will extract it from other materials; a desiccant.

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