Word: desiccant
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
si
ccant
Definition: A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.
Morphemes:
Affix: desiccant
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity for water.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: of; from, away from
Affix: siccō
Language: la
Decoded: sicco
Meaning: dry up