Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desiccator
Noun
/ˈdɛs.ɪ.keɪ.tər/
Definition
A desiccator is a sealed container used for preserving moisture-sensitive items by removing or controlling humidity.
Examples
- The laboratory used a desiccator to store delicate chemicals that could react with moisture.
- After drying the samples in the oven, I placed them in a desiccator to prevent any absorption of humidity from the air.
- The desiccator helped maintain the integrity of the hygroscopic materials during the experiment.
Meaning
It serves to keep substances dry and can be used in laboratories to store chemicals, prevent the absorption of moisture, or dry samples.
Synonyms
- Dehydrator
- Drying chamber
- Moisture absorber
