Meaning Of The Word Silica gel

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What's The Definition Of Silica gel?

silica gel in British English
an amorphous, highly adsorbent form of silica used as a drying agent in air-conditioning equipment, as a carrier of catalysts in chemical reactions, etc.
noun: a highly adsorbent gelatinous form of silica, used chiefly as a dehumidifying and dehydrating agent
noun: an amorphous form of silica capable of absorbing large quantities of water: used in drying gases and oils, as a carrier for catalysts and an anticaking agent for cosmetics

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