siccative
[ sik-uh-tiv ]
/ ˈsɪk ə tɪv /
adjective
causing or promoting absorption of moisture; drying.
noun
a siccative substance, especially in paint.
Origin of siccative
OTHER WORDS FROM siccative
an·ti·sic·ca·tive, adjective non·sic·ca·tive, adjective, noun un·sic·ca·tive, adjectiveWords nearby siccative
sicanian,
sicca complex,
sicca syndrome,
siccant,
siccar,
siccative,
sice,
sicht,
sichuan,
sicilia,
sicilian
Example sentences from the Web for siccative
In his researches, he discovered the use of linseed and nut oil, which he found most siccative.
Sulphate of zinc, as a siccative, is less powerful than acetate of lead, but is far preferable in a chemical sense.
Field's Chromatography |George FieldHence, although the employment of lead as a siccative is not desirable, its effects are not so deleterious as might be imagined.
Field's Chromatography |George Field
British Dictionary definitions for siccative
siccative
/ (ˈsɪkətɪv) /
noun
a substance added to a liquid to promote drying: used in paints and some medicines
Word Origin for siccative
C16: from Late Latin
siccātīvus, from Latin
siccāre to dry up, from
siccus dry
Medical definitions for siccative
siccative
[ sĭk′ə-tĭv ]
n.
A substance added to some medicines to promote drying; a drier.