desiccative

Meanings

• noun

  A substance or agent that causes the drying up of something.

  - "The desiccative agent in the ant desert prevents water loss in arid conditions."
  - "The use of desiccative chemicals in food preservation is common."

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Variants

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desiccate , desiccated , desiccates , desiccating , desiccative , desiccator , desiccators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'desiccare', meaning 'to dry up'.

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Trivia

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1. Desiccative agents are commonly used in the production of salt.

2. Some desiccative chemicals, such as silica gel, can be used to preserve biological specimens for long periods of time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dehydration: The process of removing water from a substance or living organism.

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Culture

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Desiccative is often used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in agriculture, food preservation, and pharmaceuticals.

How to Memorize "desiccative"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sun-scorched desert where water is scarce. The desiccative agents in the soil help prevent moisture loss, preserving the life of the few plants that manage to survive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'desiccative' with the idea of drying up or preserving by removing moisture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Deserts Dry Up' to remember the meaning of desiccative.

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