drying agent

ˈdraɪɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt

Definition

Definition of drying agent - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

moisture control

TECH.

substance that absorbs moisture from surroundings

TECH.

Silica gel is a common drying agent in packages.
Calcium chloride is used as a drying agent in laboratories.
The drying agent in the container kept the electronics safe from moisture.

dehumidifier

desiccant

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substance that absorbs moisture from surroundings

Expressions with drying

funds drying up

situation where money becomes unavailable

The project was halted due to funds drying up.

drying machine

machine that removes moisture from clothes

She put the wet clothes in the drying machine.

drying time

duration for clothes to dry after washing

The drying time for these jeans is about two hours.

quick-drying

adj.

able to dry quickly

This quick-drying paint is perfect for the project.

drying cupboard

enclosed space with heat or air for drying things

Put the wet towels in the drying cupboard.

drying chamber

enclosed space where objects are dried using controlled heat or air flow

The fruit slices were placed in the drying chamber overnight.

Expressions with agent

agent provocateur

government agent inciting law-breaking for arrests

The agent provocateur led the activists into a trap.

agent serving many masters

entity balancing different demands from various stakeholders

The project manager acted as an agent serving many masters.

blow the agent's cover

reveal an undercover agent's identity or mission

The journalist's article could blow the agent's cover.

call center agent

person handling customer calls in a call center

The call center agent resolved my issue quickly.

cleaning agent

substance used to remove dirt and stains

She bought a new cleaning agent for the kitchen.

customer agent

person who assists customers with inquiries or issues

The customer agent resolved my issue quickly.

sales agent

person who sells products or services for a company

The sales agent closed a deal worth thousands..

ticket agent

employee handling ticket sales and customer inquiries

She works as a ticket agent at the concert hall.

travel agent

person who arranges and sells travel tickets and accommodations

She booked her vacation through a local travel agent..

insurance agent

person who sells or advises on insurance policies

The insurance agent explained my coverage options and sold me a policy.

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desiccant

drying agent

substance used to remove moisture from surroundings

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French:agent desséchant, ...
German:Trockenmittel, ...
Italian:agente essiccante, ...
Spanish:agente desecante, ...
Portuguese:agente de secagem, ...
Chinese:干燥剂, ...
Japanese:乾燥剤, ...
Arabic:عامِل تَجْفِيف, ...
Hebrew:חֹמֶר מְיַיבֵּשׁ, ...
Russian:осушитель, ...
Ukrainian:осушувач, ...
Hindi:सूखाने वाला एजेंट, ...
Bengali:শোষক, ...
Catalan:agent dessecant, ...
Czech:vysoušedlo, ...
Danish:tørremiddel, ...
Dutch:droogmiddel, ...
Greek:αφυγραντικός παράγοντας, ...
Hungarian:szárítószer, ...
Khmer:សារធាតុសម្ងួត, ...
Korean:건조제, ...
Persian:ماده خشک‌کننده, ...
Polish:pochłaniacz wilgoci, ...
Portuguese (BR):agente de secagem, ...
Romanian:agent de uscare, ...
Swedish:torkmedel, ...
Thai:สารดูดความชื้น, ...
Turkish:kurutucu madde, ...
Vietnamese:chất làm khô, ...

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