Definitions

1. verb

to cause to lose moisture, especially to cause to dry out or wither.

“The drought began to dessicate the once lush grass.”

2. noun

a state of dryness, especially resulting from the loss of moisture.

“The dessication of the plant led to its death.”

3. transitive verb

to cause to lose moisture.

“The strong sun began to dessicate the vegetables in the garden.”

4. intransitive verb

to lose moisture.

“The plant started to dessicate after the rain stopped.”