Are they synonymous or is there a difference? An e.g. is NaOH as it absorbs water from the air.
Deliriously Member Joined Dec 16, 2010 Messages 187 Location Sydney Gender Male HSC 2013 Jul 31, 2013 #1 Are they synonymous or is there a difference? An e.g. is NaOH as it absorbs water from the air.
P Parvee (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Joined Apr 4, 2011 Messages 1,077 Gender Female HSC 2012 Jul 31, 2013 #2 iirc Hygroscopic-tends to absorb water from the air Desiccant- a hygroscopic substance that induces dryness Dehydrating agent- an agent that removes water So a desiccant is a hygroscopic substance which is a dehydrating agent (if that makes sense)
iirc Hygroscopic-tends to absorb water from the air Desiccant- a hygroscopic substance that induces dryness Dehydrating agent- an agent that removes water So a desiccant is a hygroscopic substance which is a dehydrating agent (if that makes sense)
Deliriously Member Joined Dec 16, 2010 Messages 187 Location Sydney Gender Male HSC 2013 Jul 31, 2013 #3 Yep that makes sense. Thanks !