Desiccate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsəkeɪt/

Desiccate (verb)

  1. To remove all moisture from something, making it completely dry.
  2. To become completely dry and lifeless.

Examples

  • The sun can desiccate the soil quickly.
  • Farmers desiccate crops before storage.

Common collocations: desiccate the soil, desiccate completely, desiccate over time, desiccate the spirit

Synonyms of Desiccate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Desiccate

  • adding moisture
  • making slightly wet