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desiccation

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As a noun, desiccation means the state or process of being desiccated.

Meanings of desiccation

4 meanings

noun

  1. The state or process of being desiccated

  2. An act or occurrence of desiccating

  3. Dryness resulting from the removal of water

    Similar: dehydration

  4. The process of extracting moisture

    Similar: dehydration, drying up, evaporation

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: dryness resulting from the removal of water
dehydration
noun: the process of extracting moisture
dehydrationdrying upevaporation

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