Desiccant: meaning, definitions and examples
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desiccant
[ ˈdesɪkənt ]
moisture absorption
A desiccant is a substance that absorbs moisture and is used to keep things dry. It is commonly used in packaging to prevent damage from humidity.
Synonyms
dehumidifier, drying agent
Examples of usage
- The desiccant packets inside the shoebox help keep the shoes dry during shipping.
- Silica gel is a popular desiccant used in food packaging to extend shelf life.
Translations
Translations of the word "desiccant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dessecante
🇮🇳 शोषक
🇩🇪 Trockenmittel
🇮🇩 zat pengering
🇺🇦 осушувач
🇵🇱 środek osuszający
🇯🇵 乾燥剤 (かんそうざい)
🇫🇷 desséchant
🇪🇸 desecante
🇹🇷 kurutucu madde
🇰🇷 건조제 (geonjoje)
🇸🇦 مادة مجففة
🇨🇿 sušidlo
🇸🇰 sušidlo
🇨🇳 干燥剂 (gānzào jì)
🇸🇮 sredstvo za sušenje
🇮🇸 þurrkorn
🇰🇿 құрғатқыш зат
🇬🇪 გამომშრალი საშუალება
🇦🇿 qurutma maddəsi
🇲🇽 desecante
Word origin
The word 'desiccant' comes from the Latin word 'desiccantem', which is the present participle of 'desiccare', meaning 'to dry'. The concept of using desiccants to absorb moisture dates back to ancient times, when substances like salt and charcoal were used for this purpose. Today, desiccants are widely used in various industries to prevent moisture damage.