1. a substance that absorbs moisture from the air or other materials

1. having the property of absorbing moisture; drying

Examples

• The small packets of desiccant in the shoe box help prevent moisture damage.
• Silica gel is a common desiccant used in packaging.
• The museum uses desiccant materials to protect ancient artifacts.
• Place a desiccant in your camera bag when traveling to humid climates.
• The desiccant properties of salt make it useful for food preservation.
• Industrial desiccant systems remove moisture from compressed air.
• Rice can serve as a simple desiccant for wet electronics.