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Desiccation

Desiccation Meaning & Definition
Desiccation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Desiccation?

[n] the process of extracting moisture
[n] dryness resulting from the removal of water

Synonyms | Synonyms for Desiccation: dehydration | dehydration | drying up | evaporation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Desiccation:

See Also | dryness | extraction | freeze-drying | inspissation | lyophilisation | lyophilization | waterlessness | xerotes

Desiccation In Webster's Dictionary

\Des`ic*ca"tion\, n. [Cf. F. dessiccation.] The act of desiccating, or the state of being desiccated.

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