siccative (Meaning)
Wordnet
siccative (n)
a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
Webster
siccative (a.)
Drying; causing to dry.
Webster
siccative (n.)
That which promotes drying.
Synonyms & Antonyms of siccative
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siccative Sentence Examples
- The siccative properties of the paint allowed it to dry rapidly.
- Adding a siccative to the oil paint accelerated its drying time.
- Traditional oil paints often contain metallic siccatives, such as cobalt or manganese.
- The fast-drying siccative enabled the artist to complete multiple layers of painting in one session.
- Excessive amounts of siccative can cause the paint to crack or become brittle.
- The natural resin in the siccative provided a glossy finish to the artwork.
- The use of siccatives allowed artists to create oil paintings with increased durability and longevity.
- The artist experimented with different types of siccatives to achieve the desired drying characteristics.
- The use of siccatives in paint formulations has been traced back to ancient civilizations.
- Metal-based siccatives can accelerate the drying process of oil-based paints by up to 50%.
FAQs About the word siccative
a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)Drying; causing to dry., That which promotes drying.
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The siccative properties of the paint allowed it to dry rapidly.
Adding a siccative to the oil paint accelerated its drying time.
Traditional oil paints often contain metallic siccatives, such as cobalt or manganese.
The fast-drying siccative enabled the artist to complete multiple layers of painting in one session.
