Definitions

1. verb

to dry out or become dry, often resulting from a lack of moisture

“The prolonged drought caused the crops to desiccate and wither away.”

2. verb

to remove moisture from something, especially by drying it in the sun or with heat

“The farmer tried to desiccate the wet hay by spreading it out in the field.”

3. noun

the process of drying out or becoming dry

“The desiccation of the plant was caused by the low humidity in the room.”