desiccate

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

Definition

Remove all moisture from something to make it completely dry.

Examples

• The food industry uses specialized machines to desiccate fruits for long-term storage.

• Prolonged exposure to the wind will desiccate the soil, making it difficult for crops to grow.

• The scientist desiccated the sample in a vacuum chamber before analyzing its chemical composition.

Synonyms of desiccate

Words with a similar meaning to desiccate:

• dry
• dehydrate
• parch
• desiccate

Antonyms of desiccate

Words with the opposite meaning to desiccate:

• moisten
• hydrate

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