Definition of SICCATIVE

siccative

Plural: siccatives

Noun

  • a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
  • A drier; a catalyst used to promote drying.

Adj

  • Causing or promoting drying

Origin / Etymology

Latin siccativus.

Synonyms

desiccant, drier, drying agent

Scrabble Score: 16

siccative: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
siccative: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
siccative: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

siccative: valid Words With Friends Word