noun
- sealed containers used to remove moisture from substances or keep them dry, typically containing a drying agent
Usage: scientific/laboratory equipment
Examples
- The laboratory stored the samples in desiccators to prevent contamination from humidity.
- Scientists use desiccators containing silica gel to keep chemicals completely dry.
- The desiccators were placed in the storage room to protect sensitive equipment.
- Before weighing the powder, researchers kept it in desiccators overnight.
- The glass desiccators created an airtight environment for the experiment.
- Multiple desiccators lined the shelf, each containing different dried specimens.