silica gel

Definitions

Cars & Driving

• noun a form of silica capable of absorbing large quantities of water, used to keep electronic apparatus, etc., dry

Construction

• A drying agent made from a form of silica. See also synthetic silica.

Electronics

• A gelatinous form of silica utilized as a drying agent. Used, for instance, to help protect devices and instruments from moisture.

Food

• noun silicon dioxide in a form that absorbs water from the air, used as a drying agent and anticaking agent

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Contexts for “silica gel”

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