desiccative en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English desiccate Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English desiccative From desiccate + -ive.
Meanings
- causing to desiccate; drying out
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most desiccative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more desiccative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
ca dessecant (causing to desiccate) · fr dessiccatif (causing to desiccate) · es desecante (causing to desiccate) · ca dessecatiu (causing to desiccate) · fr déssechant (causing to desiccate) · pt dessecante (causing to desiccate) · es desecativo (causing to desiccate)