Definitions for siccative

siccative sic·ca·tive

Spelling: [sik-uh-tiv]
IPA: /ˈsɪk ə tɪv/

Siccative is a 9 letter English word.

You can make 271 anagrams from letters in siccative (acceiistv).

Definitions for siccative

noun

  1. a siccative substance, especially in paint.

adjective

  1. causing or promoting absorption of moisture; drying.

Origin of siccative

1540-50; Late Latin siccātīvus, equivalent to Latin siccāt(us) (past participle of siccāre to dry up; see sack3, Examples for siccative

In his researches, he discovered the use of linseed and nut oil, which he found most siccative.

Sulphate of zinc, as a siccative, is less powerful than acetate of lead, but is far preferable in a chemical sense.

Hence, although the employment of lead as a siccative is not desirable, its effects are not so deleterious as might be imagined.

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