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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

Their system converts air to water using atmospheric water generators that contain a liquid desiccant, which absorbs moisture from the air.

From BBC ● May 27, 2024

Michael Brooks, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a nonprofit advocacy group, questioned whether the recalls are the start of problems with the inflators that have the desiccant.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 4, 2023

This process can require some additional energy because the desiccant needs to be “recharged” using heat.

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 John Victor Lacroix


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