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Desiccated - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Desiccated means thoroughly dried out, often to preserve something or remove moisture. It can describe food, plants, or even figurative things like emotions, implying a lack of vitality or freshness.

desiccated

/ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

Definition:

Dried out completely, often to preserve or remove moisture.

Synonyms:

dehydrated, dried, parched, withered

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past participle)

Antonyms:

moistened, hydrated

Common Collocations:

desiccated coconut, desiccated remains, desiccated fruit

Derivatives:

desiccation, desiccator

Usage Tips:

Use "desiccated" for things dried thoroughly, like food or plants; avoid for temporary dryness.

Common Phrases:

desiccated coconut, desiccated landscape, desiccated corpse

Etymology:

From Latin "desiccare," meaning "to dry up," combining "de-" (thoroughly) and "siccare" (to dry).

Examples:

  • 1. The desert sun left the land desiccated and cracked.
  • 2. She sprinkled desiccated coconut over the cake for extra flavor.
  • 3. The museum displayed a desiccated mummy from ancient Egypt.
  • 4. Without water, the flowers quickly became desiccated and brittle.

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