adjective
- causing something to become completely dry by removing all moisture
Examples
- The desiccating heat of the desert made travel extremely difficult.
- Scientists used desiccating agents to preserve the specimens.
- The desiccating wind stripped all moisture from the soil.
- Desiccating conditions in the laboratory help prevent contamination.
- The desiccating effect of the air conditioner made her skin feel tight.
- Ancient mummies were created through desiccating processes.