Difference between Drier and Desiccant

What is the difference between Drier and Desiccant?

Drier as an adjective is free from or lacking moisture. while Desiccant as an adjective is causing dryness

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Free from or lacking moisture.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One who, or that which, dries; a desiccative. Catalyst used to promote the drying of paints and varnishes by oxidative crosslinking.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Causing dryness

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A substance (such as calcium oxide or silica gel) that is used as a drying agent because of its high affinity to water.

We hope you now know whether to use Drier or Desiccant in your sentence.