a. [ Cf. F. dessicatif. ] Drying; tending to dry. Ferrand. -- n. (Med.) An application for drying up secretions. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Tending to make dry; having the power of drying. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. siccativus. ] Drying; causing to dry. -- n. That which promotes drying. [ 1913 Webster ]