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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Desiccant Desiccant The term 'Desiccant ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' A chemical agent that absorbs moisture; desiccants can be used to control certain insect pests or mildew, and also to dry foliage before harvest (as with potatoes). Desiccants are regulated as pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act'. Previous 5 Terms: Descriptive epidemiology Descriptor desert desertification Desiccant Next 5 Terms: Desiccate Desiccation Design basis earthquake (DBE) Design certification Design Criteria About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.