verb
- removes moisture from something; dries out completely
Usage: third person singular present tense of desiccate
Examples
- The desert sun desiccates any plant life within days.
- This machine desiccates fruits to make dried snacks.
- The harsh wind desiccates the soil during drought season.
- Laboratory equipment desiccates specimens for preservation.
- Extreme heat desiccates the landscape completely.
- The process desiccates organic matter for storage.