Siccative

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈˌsisiˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/

Siccative (adj)

  1. A substance that helps liquid paint or oil dry faster by speeding up chemical changes in the material.
  2. Having the effect of making tissue or a surface become drier, often by reducing moisture.

Siccative (adjective)

Examples

  • The siccative dries paint oils quickly.
  • This chemical dries paint oils in a few hours.