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drying agent [′drī·iŋ ‚ā·jənt] (chemistry) Soluble or insoluble chemical substance that has such a great affinity for water that it will abstract water from a great many fluid materials; soluble chemicals are calcium chloride and glycerol, and insoluble chemicals are bauxite and silica gel. Also known as desiccant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Behaviors like kill bacteria in the can so the paint lasts longer on the shelf; anti-skinning agents so the paint doesn't get a film in the can; drying agents so we don't have to wait too long for it to do; antifungal agents so it doesn't mildew; solvents; coalescents; resins and numerous additives all designed to meet a particular need. Fumed silica can be used for viscosity control or as a drying agent, reinforcement, or thixotrope. The use of desiccant dehumidifying as a shell drying agent was described as a solution for drying rate control. |
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