desiccates

[US]/[dɪˈsɪkeɪt]/
[UK]/[dɪˈsɪkeɪt]/

Translation

v. (scientific)To remove water from a substance, especially in a laboratory setting.
v. (transitive)To remove moisture from; dry thoroughly.
v. (intransitive)To become dry; to dry out.

Phrases & Collocations

desiccates quickly

soil desiccates

it desiccates

desiccated food

desiccates the wood

desiccated remains

where it desiccates

Example Sentences

the arid desert air desiccates the skin quickly.

the laboratory desiccates samples to prevent moisture contamination.

the food desiccates in the intense heat, preserving it.

a desiccant desiccates the air inside the container.

the process desiccates the wood, making it brittle.

the museum uses desiccates to protect delicate artifacts.

the chemical reaction desiccates the solution completely.

the packaging desiccates the electronics during shipping.

the climate desiccates the land, causing drought conditions.

the storage unit desiccates the grains to extend shelf life.

the industrial process desiccates the product efficiently.

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