to desiccate
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British pronunciation
/dˈɛsɪkˌeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "desiccate"

to desiccate
01

to preserve something, like food, by ridding it of all its moisture

to desiccate definition and meaning
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She desiccated the herbs to use them in cooking throughout the year.
After harvesting, they desiccated the grains to prevent spoilage.
02

to lose moisture and become dried up

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The scientist observed how the fruit desiccated after being left in the vacuum chamber.
The flowers desiccate quickly in the scorching desert heat.
03

remove water from

desiccate
01

lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

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