exsiccate

[ek-si-keyt]

exsiccate Definition

  • 1to remove moisture from something; to dry out completely
  • 2to make something dull or lifeless

Using exsiccate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exsiccate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hot sun exsiccated the soil.

  • Example

    The desert air exsiccated my skin.

  • Example

    The long drought exsiccated the crops.

  • Example

    The harsh chemicals exsiccated the leather.

exsiccate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for exsiccate

Phrases with exsiccate

  • exsiccated humor

    a type of humor that is very dry, sarcastic, and lacking emotion

    Example

    His exsiccated humor was lost on the audience.

  • exsiccated specimen

    a dried-out sample of a plant, animal, or other organism, preserved for scientific study

    Example

    The museum had an impressive collection of exsiccated specimens.

  • exsiccated language

    language that is dry, lifeless, and lacking in vitality or emotion

    Example

    The exsiccated language of the legal document made it difficult to understand.

Origins of exsiccate

from Latin 'exsiccatus', past participle of 'exsiccāre', meaning 'to dry up'

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Summary: exsiccate in Brief

'Exsiccate' [ek-si-keyt] means to remove moisture from something, making it dry and lifeless. It can refer to physical objects like soil, skin, or crops, as well as to language or humor that lacks vitality or emotion. Examples include 'The hot sun exsiccated the soil,' and 'His exsiccated humor was lost on the audience.' Synonyms include 'dehydrate' and 'desiccate,' while antonyms include 'moisten' and 'hydrate.'