dehydrant
Substance removing water
A dehydrant is a substance that removes moisture or causes drying.
The term appears primarily in technical contexts—chemistry, food preservation, industrial processes—where controlling water content matters: Silica gel acts as a dehydrant in packaging.
The word is less common than its near-synonym desiccant.
Moisture-absorbing material
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- absorbentAble to soak up
- calcium chlorideHygroscopic salt for de-icing
- zeolitePorous aluminosilicate mineral
hygroscopic · moisture-wicking · dehumidifier · packet · canister · sachet
Liquid turning to gas
- desiccationComplete removal of moisture
- dryingMoisture removal process
- moisture removalExtracting water from something
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
parched · arid · wilted · sere · deplete · sublimation · concentration · curing
Cured meat snack
- freeze-driedDehydrated while frozen
- vacuum-packedSealed without air
- saltedTreated with sodium chloride
- smokedExposed to wood fumes
canning · dried fruit · food preservation · shelf-stable · powdered milk · emergency rations · banana chips · raisins
desiccant
Moisture-absorbing material
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- absorbentAble to soak up
- calcium chlorideHygroscopic salt for de-icing
zeolite · hygroscopic · moisture-wicking · dehumidifier · packet · canister · sachet
evaporation
Liquid turning to gas
- desiccationComplete removal of moisture
- dryingMoisture removal process
- moisture removalExtracting water from something
airflow · parched · arid · wilted · sere · deplete · sublimation · concentration · curing
jerky
Cured meat snack
- freeze-driedDehydrated while frozen
- vacuum-packedSealed without air
- saltedTreated with sodium chloride
smoked · canning · dried fruit · food preservation · shelf-stable · powdered milk · emergency rations · banana chips · raisins · stockfish
dehydranthydrant
Street-side water outlet
humidifier · moisturizer · humectant · water source · hydrator
- dehydrated foodEdibles with water extracted
- food dehydratorAppliance that removes moisture
- dehydration reactionChemical bonding releasing water
- dehydrating agentSubstance that removes moisture
- mild dehydrationModest fluid deficit
- dehydration headachePain from inadequate fluid intake