Desiccation

Synonyms of desiccation

• dehydration
• drying out
• parching

Antonyms of desiccation

• hydration
• moistening
• dampening

Collocations of desiccation

desiccation process

Frequency: 70 %

The desiccation process of the plant leaves was caused by the lack of water.

severe desiccation

Frequency: 60 %

The severe desiccation of the soil led to crop failure.

rapid desiccation

Frequency: 50 %

The rapid desiccation of the lake bed was alarming to the environmentalists.

desiccation prevention

Frequency: 45 %

Proper irrigation is essential for the prevention of desiccation in crops.

desiccation resistant

Frequency: 40 %

Certain plants have evolved to be desiccation resistant in arid environments.

Idiomatic Expressions for desiccation

• Phrase: parched earth
  Meaning: extremely dry and cracked earth due to lack of water
  Usage: The desiccation of the region led to parched earth that couldn't sustain any vegetation.