De-sic'ant1, a.
a. [Lat. desiccans, p. pr. of desiccare. See DESICCATE.] Drying.
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Desiccant
De-sie′cant2, n.
n. (Med.) A medicine or application that dries a sore.
2 entries under this word
a. [Lat. desiccans, p. pr. of desiccare. See DESICCATE.] Drying.
n. (Med.) A medicine or application that dries a sore.