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desiccant

Aussprache: [ˈdɛsɪkənt]

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Kontext: „chemistry“

(noun) a substance that helps remove moisture from the air or other things. It keeps things dry by taking away water, like when you use packets of silica gel to keep food or electronics from getting wet.

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The desiccant kept the cookies fresh by absorbing the moisture in the jar.

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Without any desiccant, the humidity made the snacks go stale quickly.

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What type of desiccant should I use to protect my electronics?

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