siccative

1 of 2

adjective

sic·​ca·​tive

ˈsikətiv,

-ətiv

: causing to dry : promoting the action of drying

siccative

2 of 2

noun

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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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