Des"ic*ca`tor (?), n.
1.
One who, or that which, desiccates.
2. (Chem.)
A short glass jar fitted with an air-tight cover, and containing some desiccating agent, as sulphuric acid or calcium chloride, above which is suspended the material to be dried, or preserved from moisture.
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Des"ic*ca`tor (?), n.
One that desiccates; specif.:
(a) (Chem., etc.)
A short glass jar fitted with an air-tight cover, and containing some desiccating agent, as calcium chloride, above which is placed the material to be dried or preserved from moisture.
(b)
A machine or apparatus for drying fruit, milk, etc., usually by the aid of heat; an evaporator.
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