While having a discussion, Technician A says that a desiccant becomes saturated when it becomes full of water. Technician B says that on a day with 80% humidity, a desiccant can become completely saturated if left fully open to the atmosphere for as little as 10 minutes. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because a desiccant's primary function is to absorb moisture from the air, and it becomes saturated when it can no longer absorb moisture due to being full of water. Technician B is also correct because on a day with high humidity, such as 80%, a desiccant can quickly become saturated if exposed to the atmosphere, potentially within minutes depending on the desiccant's volume and the environmental conditions.

While Having a Discussion, Technician a Says That a Desiccant