Desiccation

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of desiccation

noun the process of removing moisture from something, typically food or plant material, in order to preserve it

Example Sentences

A1 Desiccation can occur when a plant does not receive enough water.

A2 The farmer was worried about desiccation affecting his crops during the dry season.

B1 Proper irrigation techniques can help prevent desiccation in agricultural fields.

B2 The scientist studied the effects of desiccation on different types of soil.

C1 The desert ecosystem has adapted to survive extreme desiccation conditions.

C2 Researchers are investigating new methods to combat desiccation in arid regions.

Examples of desiccation in a Sentence

formal Desiccation is the process of removing moisture from something.

informal Leaving your phone out in the sun can cause desiccation of the battery.

slang If you don't water your plants, they'll suffer from desiccation.

figurative The desert landscape was a metaphor for the desiccation of their relationship.

Grammatical Forms of desiccation

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

Origin and Evolution of desiccation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'desiccation' originates from the Latin word 'desiccare', which means to dry up or to make dry.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'desiccation' has retained its original meaning of drying up or removing moisture, but has also been used in various scientific contexts to refer to the process of removing water from a substance or environment.