dessication

[US]/ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

Translation

n.the process of drying out or removing moisture

Phrases & Collocations

rapid dessication

complete dessication

dessication process

dessication effect

prevent dessication

dessication rate

dessication damage

dessication stress

dessication syndrome

dessication resistance

Example Sentences

the dessication of the soil has led to a decrease in crop yields.

scientists are studying the effects of dessication on plant survival.

long periods of dessication can cause irreversible damage to ecosystems.

dessication can be a natural process or a result of human activities.

the dessication of the lake has raised concerns among environmentalists.

to prevent dessication, farmers use irrigation techniques.

research indicates that dessication stress affects seed germination.

animals adapt to dessication by altering their behavior and physiology.

the process of dessication can enhance the concentration of nutrients.

in some regions, dessication has become a critical issue for water management.

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