 desiccation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] dryness resulting from the removal of water | |
| Synonyms: | dessication dehydration | |
| Related terms: | dryness dehydrate dehydrate dehydrate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (physics) the process of extracting moisture (as by heat) | |
| Synonyms: | dessication drying_up evaporation dehydration | |
| Related terms: | extraction inspissation freeze-drying plastination dehydrate dehydrate | |
| Similar spelling: |
dessication desiccate desiccated desicate dessicate degustation decussation |
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