Learn how to use the comparative “more desiccative” and superlative “most desiccative” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “desiccative”?

The comparative form of “desiccative” is “more desiccative”.

Example

The desert climate is more desiccative than the tropical rainforest.

Example

Using a dehumidifier is more desiccative than opening windows.

What is the superlative form of “desiccative”?

The superlative form of “desiccative” is “most desiccative”.

Example

The Sahara Desert is the most desiccative place on Earth.

Example

The industrial dryer is the most desiccative machine in the factory.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "desiccative" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more desiccative" and "most desiccative" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of drying or removing moisture.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Desiccative" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more desiccative”

Used to describe something that has a greater ability to remove moisture.

Example

The air conditioner is more drying than a fan.

Used to indicate that something has a stronger effect of removing water from a substance.

Example

Alcohol is more dehydrating than water.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most desiccative”

Used to describe something that has the greatest ability to remove moisture.

Example

The oven is the most drying appliance in the kitchen.

Used to indicate that something has the strongest effect of removing water from a substance.

Example

Salt is the most dehydrating ingredient in the recipe.

Using than with comparative “more desiccative”

When using the comparative form "more desiccative" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The desert climate is more desiccative than the tropical rainforest." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of drying in the "desert climate" is higher than the level of drying in the "tropical rainforest."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more desiccative” and “most desiccative” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Climate

    The arid region is more desiccative than the humid region.

    The arid region is more desiccative than the humid region.

  • 2Appliances

    The vacuum cleaner is the most desiccative tool for cleaning spills.

    The vacuum cleaner is the most desiccative tool for cleaning spills.

  • 3Substances

    Silica gel is more desiccative than rice for absorbing moisture.

    Silica gel is more desiccative than rice for absorbing moisture.

  • 4Processes

    Freeze-drying is the most desiccative method for preserving food.

    Freeze-drying is the most desiccative method for preserving food.

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