dessicate Definition
- 1to remove the moisture from something, typically in order to preserve it
- 2to dry up or become dried up
Using dessicate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dessicate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The meat was dessicated and preserved for later use.
Example
The hot sun dessicated the soil and plants.
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The desert air dessicated his skin.
Example
The fruit will begin to dessicate if left in the sun too long.
dessicate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dessicate
dessicated coconut
coconut meat that has been grated and dried
Example
The recipe calls for dessicated coconut, which can be found in most grocery stores.
dessicated liver
liver that has been dried and ground into a powder, often used as a nutritional supplement
Example
Bodybuilders often take dessicated liver supplements to increase muscle mass.
dessicated thyroid
a medication made from dried and powdered thyroid gland, used to treat hypothyroidism
Example
She was prescribed dessicated thyroid to manage her underactive thyroid gland.
Origins of dessicate
from Latin 'desiccare', meaning 'to dry up'
Summary: dessicate in Brief
The verb 'dessicate' [ˈdɛsɪkeɪt] means to remove moisture from something, often to preserve it. It can also mean to dry up or become dried up. Examples include drying meat for preservation or having one's skin dessicated by the desert air. Phrases like 'dessicated coconut' and 'dessicated liver' refer to specific dried foods, while 'dessicated thyroid' is a medication made from powdered thyroid gland. Synonyms include 'dehydrate,' 'parch,' and 'wither.'
