desiccator (Meaning)

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desiccator (n.)

One who, or that which, desiccates.

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.

One that desiccates

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.

A machine or apparatus for drying fruit, milk, etc., usually by the aid of heat; an evaporator.

desiccator Sentence Examples

  1. The chemist carefully placed the precious sample in the desiccator, ensuring it remained completely dry for further analysis.
  2. The baker left her delicate pastries in the desiccator overnight, preventing any moisture absorption that could affect their texture.
  3. The botanist used a desiccator to study the dehydration process in different types of seeds.
  4. The museum conservator placed the ancient scroll in a desiccator after restoration, protecting it from future humidity fluctuations.
  5. The desiccator hummed softly in the lab, constantly removing moisture from the sensitive electronic components stored inside.
  6. The artist used a desiccator to preserve her colorful pigments, maintaining their vibrancy for future use.
  7. After accidentally spilling water on his watch, the man placed it in a desiccator with silica gel, hoping to draw out the moisture.
  8. The student carefully monitored the pressure gauge on the desiccator, ensuring it remained within the optimal range for drying the experiment samples.
  9. The desiccator became a vital tool for the survival of the research team in the humid rainforest, protecting their essential supplies.
  10. As a child, I always wondered what was inside the mysterious glass container on the shelf; years later, I learned it was a desiccator for preserving delicate objects.

FAQs About the word desiccator

One who, or that which, desiccates., A short glass jar fitted with an air-tight cover, and containing some desiccating agent, as sulphuric acid or calcium chlor

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The chemist carefully placed the precious sample in the desiccator, ensuring it remained completely dry for further analysis.

The baker left her delicate pastries in the desiccator overnight, preventing any moisture absorption that could affect their texture.

The botanist used a desiccator to study the dehydration process in different types of seeds.

The museum conservator placed the ancient scroll in a desiccator after restoration, protecting it from future humidity fluctuations.