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Meaning of desiccate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

desiccate

Pronunciation:/dɪˈsɪkeɪt//ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

noun

Definitions

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To remove moisture from; to dry.

    Synonyms:dehydrateexiccateexsiccateparch
    Antonyms:hydratemoistenmoisturizewet

  2. To preserve by drying.

  3. To become dry; to dry up.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having had moisture removed; dehydrated, dessicated.

    Synonyms:dried
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/desiccate

Related words

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