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desiccator

/dɪˈsɪkseɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does desiccator mean?

noun

A device used to dry and preserve specimens by removing moisture from the air, typically consisting of a sealed container with a desiccant material inside.

Example

"The biologist used a desiccator to preserve the delicate insect specimens for further study."

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