siccative
/ˈsɪkətɪv/
noun
- A substance that causes or speeds up the drying of paints, inks, or varnishes.
- The artist added a siccative to the oil paint to make it dry faster.
- Printers often use a siccative in ink to prevent smudging.
- Without a siccative, the varnish would take days to harden.
adjective
- Having the property of drying or causing dryness.
- The siccative effect of the chemical made the paint cure in just a few hours.
- Some plants have siccative oils used in traditional wood finishes.
- The manufacturer added a siccative agent to the coating formula.