— exsiccation , n. — exsiccative , adj. — exsiccator , n.
/ek"si kayt'/ , v. , exsiccated, exsiccating .
v.t.
1. to dry or remove the moisture from, as a substance.
2. to dry up, as moisture.
v.i.
3. to dry up.
[ 1375-1425; late ME exsiccatus dried up, ptp. of exsiccare, equiv. to ex- EX- 1 + siccare to dry, make dry; see -ATE 1 ]