What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
desiccate
Example
The sun will desiccate the wet clothes hanging on the line. [desiccate: verb]
Example
The desert air was so dry that it desiccated my skin. [desiccated: adjective]
dehydrate
Example
I need to dehydrate these fruits before I can store them. [dehydrate: verb]
Example
The athlete felt weak and dizzy due to dehydration. [dehydration: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dehydrate is more commonly used than desiccate in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between desiccate and dehydrate?
Desiccate is typically associated with a more formal tone, while dehydrate is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels.
