Associations to the word «Siccative»

Wiktionary

SICCATIVE, noun. A drier; a catalyst used to promote drying.
SICCATIVE, adjective. Causing or promoting drying

Dictionary definition

SICCATIVE, noun. A substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture).

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley