Desiccant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003059",
  "term": "Desiccant",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A hygroscopic substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness in its local vicinity by absorbing water vapor from the air. These materials are commonly used to remove moisture from gases, liquids, or solids. Silica gel and calcium chloride are examples of widely used desiccants.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "drying agent"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2037 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/desiccant/"
}