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desiccant

[des-i-kuhnt] / ˈdɛs ɪ kənt /




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Water-adsorption polymers have been playing a key part in atmospheric water harvesting and desiccant air conditioning, but desorption so that the polymers can be efficiently reused has been an issue.

From Science Daily Nov. 27, 2024

Using sunlight or renewable electricity they heat the desiccant to 65C which releases the moisture, which can then be condensed into drinking water.

From BBC May 27, 2024

This means the deterioration process that happens in inflators without the desiccant may also happen in inflators with the desiccant, the document said.

From Seattle Times Dec. 4, 2023

To maximize efficiency, the heat pump can be run at night, when the power grid is least stressed, and the desiccant can then be stored for use in the hottest part of the day.

From Scientific American Aug. 29, 2023

This may be directly effected by the use of an astringent or desiccant preparation, and such dressing serves as a mechanical protection as well.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor




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