What is another word for Exsiccative?
Pronunciation: [ɛkssˈɪkətˌɪv] (IPA) 
Exsiccative is an adjective that means to dry or remove moisture from something. Some synonyms for exsiccative include parching, desiccating, dehydrating, drying, evaporating, and arid. These words are often used in scientific and medical contexts, describing the process of removing moisture from objects, substances, or tissues, for example, in the process of preserving food or plant specimens. In everyday language, terms like "drying" or "drying out" are among the most commonly used synonyms for exsiccative. Whatever word is used, it suggests a process of removing moisture, and can be used to describe a range of different phenomena.
