Desiccate
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsəkeɪt/
Desiccate (verb)
- To remove all moisture from something, making it completely dry.
- 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