\Des"ic*ca`tor\, n.
1. One who, or that which, desiccates.

2. (Chem.) A short glass jar fitted with an air-tight cover,
   and containing some desiccating agent, as sulphuric acid
   or calcium chloride, above which is suspended the material
   to be dried, or preserved from moisture.

\Des"ic*ca`tor\, n.
One that desiccates; specif.:
(a) (Chem., etc.) A short glass jar fitted with an air-tight
    cover, and containing some desiccating agent, as calcium
    chloride, above which is placed the material to be dried
    or preserved from moisture.
(b) A machine or apparatus for drying fruit, milk, etc.,
    usually by the aid of heat; an evaporator.