Definitions

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  • adjective Preventing desiccation.
  • noun A substance that prevents desiccation.

Etymologies

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anti- +‎ desiccant

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Examples

  • Ray said, “It’s the antidesiccant that they pack with electronics and other things that are sensitive to humidity.”

    A Dirty Job HTML Moore, Christopher 2006

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