Meaning of the word desiccated in English

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desiccated

US /ˈdes.ə.keɪ.t̬ɪd/

UK /ˈdes.ə.keɪ.t̬ɪd/

having had all the moisture removed; dried

Example:

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The desert air left the plants completely desiccated.

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We used desiccated coconut in the recipe.

Synonym:

dried dehydrated parched shriveled withered

to remove the moisture from (something)

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

dry dehydrate parch shrivel wither

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