verb
desiccate
DES-ih-kayt/dˈɛsʌkeɪt/
To dry thoroughly by removing moisture.
The dehydrator desiccates the apple rings until they become dry and brittle.
Etymology
The prefix strengthens the verb meaning “make dry,” giving the sense “make very dry.” Desiccating something thus means thoroughly depriving it of moisture.
In context
this food dehydrator offers ample space to desiccate thick cut Edibles ranging from a plethora of vegetables and fruits
More examples
- The laboratory oven desiccates each sample before weighing.
- They desiccated the coconut to keep it from spoiling.
- Prolonged heat can desiccate leaves until they crumble.
Forms
desiccate · desiccates · desiccated · desiccating
desiccation noun — The process of thoroughly removing moisture.
desiccant noun — A substance used to absorb moisture.
Similar words
- dry
- A broader term that need not imply thorough moisture removal.
- dehydrate
- Emphasizes removing water, especially from food or living tissue.