siccative
1 of 2adjective
sic·ca·tive
ˈsikətiv,
-ətiv
: causing to dry : promoting the action of drying
siccative
2 of 2noun
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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