Desiccate Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms - Vocabopedia

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Desiccate [des-i-keyt]

VERB

VERB

Remove the moisture from something.
To make completely dry.

Example

"Crops are desiccated by extreme heat."

"Your skin will be desiccated, if you don't drink water."

Synonyms

Dehydrate, Deplete, Devitalize, Evaporate, Sear, Wither

Antonyms

Dampen, Expand, Hydrate, Moisten, Wet, Moisturize