Definition of silica gel in US English:
silica gel
nounˈsilikə jelˈsɪlɪkə dʒɛl
Hydrated silica in a hard granular hygroscopic form used as a desiccant.
Example sentencesExamples
- Most closet dehumidifiers are wireless and use salt, silica gel, or other material to absorb moisture out of the air.
- If you plan to use silica gel or other desiccant to dry flowers, you may wish to cut off all of the stems, leaving only a small portion attached to each blossom.
- The samples were stored either in 95% alcohol or dry in envelopes placed in plastic zip-lock bags containing silica gel.
- Consider using silica gel or air midsoles in your shoes plus polyester or polyester-blend socks to prevent blisters and keep your feet dry.
- After 30 days, mature fruit capsules were collected and preserved in Petri dishes containing silica gel.