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The desiccant absorbs moisture, ensuring product performance is maintained for the validated shelf life.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Inside the Kara, there is a fan pulling in air, which gets passed through the desiccant.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Tips for Protecting Clothes in the Garage In a humid climate, Hargrove suggests adding desiccant packs to storage bins to keep clothing dry.
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Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the twist-locking lid, sealing strip, and included desiccant pack keep the kibble inside fresh.
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Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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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