About The Word Desiccation
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Desiccation
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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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