_______ is added to prevent the evaporation of water.

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Cetyl alcohol is added to store water in reservoirs in the region with scanty rainfall.
It reduces the rate of evaporation of water.

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_______ is added to prevent the evaporation of water.

Cetyl alcohol is added to store water in reservoirs in the region with scanty rainfall. It reduces the rate of evaporation of water.

Cetyl alcohol is added to store water in reservoirs in the region with scanty rainfall.
It reduces the rate of evaporation of water.