A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that is used to induce or sustain a state of dryness in its vicinity; it is the opposite of a humectant. Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids that absorb water.
What is a desiccant?
A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that is used to induce or sustain a state of dryness in its vicinity; it is the opposite of a humectant. Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids that absorb water.