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desiccate

/dɪˈsɪkeɪt/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A substance which has been dessicated, that is, had its moisture removed.
  2. To remove moisture from; to dry.
  3. To preserve by drying.
  4. To become dry; to dry up.
  5. Having had moisture removed; dehydrated, dessicated.

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Sources

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