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desiccants
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a chemical substance used to dry something
- Desiccants are essential in keeping moisture-sensitive materials dry during storage.
- The desiccant in the bottle helped extend the shelf life of the vitamins.
- To preserve the artwork during transit, they included a small pouch of desiccant in the crate.
- The team placed desiccants in the container to prevent the equipment from rusting.
- Without a proper desiccant, the stored grains might develop mold.
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