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乾燥剤 (かんそうざい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

乾かん燥そう剤ざい

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Meanings

1

drying agent; desiccant

A substance that absorbs moisture, commonly found in food packaging or electronics to keep contents dry.

このお菓か子しの袋ふくろには乾かん燥そう剤ざいが入はいっ

て

い

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。

There is a desiccant packet inside this snack bag.

カメラを湿しっ気けから守まもるために乾かん燥そう剤ざいを使つかう。

I use a drying agent to protect the camera from humidity.

Kanji

乾drought, dry, desiccate
燥parch, dry up
剤dose, medicine, drug

Related words

乾かん燥そう
乾燥 means 'drying' or 'dryness' in general, while 乾燥剤 specifically refers to a substance used for drying.
除じょ湿しつ剤ざい
除湿剤 is a dehumidifying agent often used in rooms or closets, whereas 乾燥剤 is typically a small packet placed inside packaging.

Built from

乾かん燥そう+剤ざい

Etymology

Compound of 乾燥 (drying) + 剤 (agent, preparation).