desiccated

US /ˈdes.ə.keɪ.t̬ɪd/

UK /ˈdes.ə.keɪ.t̬ɪd/

1.

having had all the moisture removed; dried

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The desert air left the plants completely desiccated.

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We used desiccated coconut in the recipe.

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dried dehydrated parched shriveled withered

1.

to remove the moisture from (something)

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The sun had desiccated the once lush landscape.

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Special equipment is used to desiccate the food for preservation.

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dry dehydrate parch shrivel wither