DESICCATE


Meaning of DESICCATE in English

[ 'dɛsɪkeɪt ]

■ verb remove the moisture from.

Derivatives

desiccator noun

desiccation noun

desiccative adjective

Origin

C16 (earlier (ME) as desiccation ): from L. desiccat- , desiccare 'make thoroughly dry'.

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