desiccation

noun
UK: /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The state of being completely dried out.

    1. The sun caused desiccation of the soil.
    2. The ancient manuscript suffered from significant desiccation, making it fragile.

  2. The process of removing moisture; dehydration.

    1. Desiccation is used to preserve food.
    2. Careful desiccation is essential for preparing plant specimens for the herbarium.

Synonyms

dehydration evaporation
desiccation transitive-verb

  1. To dry up or remove moisture from something.

    1. The sun desiccated the plants.
    2. The intense heat and wind desiccated the exposed surfaces of the building.
desiccation intransitive-verb

  1. To become dried up.

    1. The pond desiccated during the drought.
    2. Without regular watering, the plant will slowly desiccate and die.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desiccation" in English means: The state of being completely dried out., The process of removing moisture; dehydration..

The phonetic transcription of "desiccation" is /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desiccation": dehydration, evaporation.

Example usage of "desiccation": "The sun caused desiccation of the soil.". More examples on the page.