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desiccate

/dɪˈsɪkeɪt/

noun

Meaning

  • A substance which has been dessicated, that is, had its moisture removed.

verb

Meaning

  • To remove moisture from; to dry.

  • To preserve by drying.

  • To become dry; to dry up.

Synonyms

dehydrate,
exiccate,
exsiccate,
parch

adjective

Meaning

  • Having had moisture removed; dehydrated, dessicated.

Synonyms

dried