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(of an object or food) Free from moisture or liquid
“The desiccated old books in the library were cracked and brittle due to being free from moisture or liquid for centuries.”
Boring or dull in nature or character
“After spending hours reading the desiccated novel, he couldn't help but feel disappointed by its lack of depth and excitement.”
With little or no rainfall or humidity
Past tense for to cause to become dry or devoid of moisture
“After being left in the sun for hours, the intense heat began to desiccate the soil, leaving it completely dry and devoid of moisture.”
Past tense for to remove reproductive organs resulting in sterilization and loss of vitality
Past tense for to save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, such as sugar or salt
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