🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

सूखाने वाला पदार्थ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sūkhāne vālā padārth

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Desiccant/ˈdɛsɪkənt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"सिलिका जेल पैकेट सामान्यतः सूखाने वाले पदार्थ होते हैं।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A substance that induces or promotes drying, often used to preserve materials by absorbing moisture.

    "Silica gel packets are commonly used as desiccants to keep products dry during shipping."
  2. 2

    A chemical agent that removes moisture from the air or from other substances.

    "In laboratories, desiccants are essential for maintaining the integrity of sensitive chemicals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'desiccant' originates from the Latin word 'desiccans', which is the present participle of 'desiccare', meaning 'to dry up'. The word has evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, primarily used in scientific contexts to describe substances that absorb moisture.

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