siccative

1 of 2

adjective

sic·​ca·​tive
ˈsikətiv,
-ətiv
: causing to dry : promoting the action of drying

siccative

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
: that which promotes drying
especially : drier sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Late Latin siccativus, from Latin siccatus (past participle of siccare to dry, from siccus dry) + -ivus -ive

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“Siccative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siccative. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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