silica gel

moisture

Small amounts of liquid

• absorbentAble to soak up
• hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
• dehumidifierDevice reducing air moisture

humidity · packet · sachet · drying · dehydrate · anhydrous · desiccation · dampness · indicating · beads

porous

Allowing passage of fluids

• amorphousWithout distinct shape
• non-toxicCauses no harm
• inertInactive, physically or chemically

odorless · non-flammable · food-grade · reusable · indicating · colorless · granular · beaded · crystalline · microporous

shoe box

Container for purchased footwear

• electronicsStudy of circuits
• pharmaceuticalsManufactured therapeutic substances
• leather goodsItems made from hides

camera equipment · vitamins · handbags · jerky · seaweed · ammunition · sachets · pouches · do not eat · moisture barrier

museum

Public exhibit space

• archivalOf preserved documents
• documentsFormal written records
• photographsLight-captured images

artifacts · collectibles · antiques · conservation · textiles · leather · instruments · stamps · coins · gun safe

chromatography

Technique separating mixtures by differential migration

• filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
• catalystAgent enabling change
• cat litterAbsorbent box material

oil spill · laboratory · water purification · chemical processing · synthesis · separation · analytical chemistry

• molecular sieves
• materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
• absorbentssponge, sponges, paper towel, paper towels, towels
• gelshydrogel, Jell-O, gelatin, agar, jelly
• packagingbox, bag, bottle, can, jar
• Flower Preservationpressing, drying, dried flowers, pressed flowers, flower press