(sik'ănt), 1. Drying; removing moisture from surrounding substances. 2. A substance with such properties. Synonym(s): siccative [L. siccans (-ant-), pres. p. of sicco, pp. -atus, to dry]
sic·cant
(sik'ănt) 1. Drying; removing moisture from surrounding substances. 2. A substance with such properties. Synonym(s): siccative. [L. siccans (-ant-), pres. p. of sicco, pp. -atus, to dry]