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Tips for Protecting Clothes in the Garage In a humid climate, Hargrove suggests adding desiccant packs to storage bins to keep clothing dry.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the twist-locking lid, sealing strip, and included desiccant pack keep the kibble inside fresh.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2024
The technology in question is called Helix Micra and is a filtration system that consists of the company’s proprietary filters and liquid desiccants.
—New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2024
The three main types of dehumidifiers homeowners choose from when deciding how to address high-humidity problems at home are refrigerant, desiccant, and whole-house dehumidifiers.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1676, in the meaning defined above
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“Desiccant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desiccant. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
desiccant
1 of 2 adjective
des·ic·cant
ˈdes-i-kənt
: tending to dry or desiccate
desiccant
2 of 2 noun
: a drying agent (as calcium chloride)
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