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!
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The hot sun exsiccated the soil.
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The desert air exsiccated my skin.
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The long drought exsiccated the crops.
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The harsh chemicals exsiccated the leather.
exsiccate Synonyms and Antonyms
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'
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.'
