Desiccate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of desiccate

verb to dry out thoroughly; remove the moisture from

Example Sentences

A1 Leaving food out in the sun can desiccate it.

A2 The hot weather desiccated the plants in the garden.

B1 The lack of humidity in the desert can desiccate your skin.

B2 The arid climate of the region desiccates the soil, making it difficult to grow crops.

C1 The process of desiccation is commonly used in food preservation to remove moisture.

C2 The ancient Egyptians used desiccation techniques to mummify their dead.

Examples of desiccate in a Sentence

formal The arid climate caused the plant to desiccate and wither away.

informal Leaving your skin out in the sun too long can desiccate it.

slang If you don't water your plants, they'll totally desiccate.

figurative The lack of creativity in his writing seemed to desiccate his once vibrant imagination.

Grammatical Forms of desiccate

• past tense: desiccated
• plural: desiccate
• comparative: more desiccated
• superlative: most desiccated
• present tense: desiccates
• future tense: will desiccate
• perfect tense: has desiccated
• continuous tense: is desiccating
• singular: desiccate
• positive degree: desiccate
• infinitive: to desiccate
• gerund: desiccating
• participle: desiccated

Origin and Evolution of desiccate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'desiccate' originated from the Latin word 'desiccare', which means to dry up or dehydrate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'desiccate' has evolved to not only refer to the process of drying up or dehydrating, but also to describe something that is lacking vitality or interest, often used in a figurative sense.