siccative

Meanings

Plural: siccatives

Noun

a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
A drier; a catalyst used to promote drying.

Adj

Causing or promoting drying

Origin / Etymology

Latin siccativus.

Synonyms

desiccant, drier, drying agent

Scrabble Score: 16

siccative is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
siccative is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
siccative is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

siccative is a valid Words With Friends word