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to desiccate
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dessecar, desidratar
to preserve something, like food, by ridding it of all its moisture
Exemplos
She desiccated the herbs to use them in cooking throughout the year.
Ela desidratou as ervas para usá-las na culinária durante todo o ano.
After harvesting, they desiccated the grains to prevent spoilage.
Após a colheita, eles secaram os grãos para evitar a deterioração.
02
dessecar, desidratar
to lose moisture and become dried up
Exemplos
The scientist observed how the fruit desiccated after being left in the vacuum chamber.
O cientista observou como a fruta secou depois de ser deixada na câmara de vácuo.
The flowers desiccate quickly in the scorching desert heat.
As flores dessecam rapidamente no calor escaldante do deserto.
03
dessecar, desidratar
to make thoroughly dry
Exemplos
The relentless sun began to desiccate the once fertile valley.
O sol implacável começou a dessecar o vale outrora fértil.
The heatwave threatened to desiccate crops across the region.
A onda de calor ameaçava dessecar as plantações em toda a região.
desiccate
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lacking energy, passion, or liveliness
Exemplos
The lecture was so desiccate that half the class fell asleep.
His once vibrant personality had grown desiccate after years of disappointment.
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