insuccate

/ɪnsʌkˈeɪt, ɪnˈsʌkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

To make or become desiccated; to lose moisture and become dry and shriveled.

“The farmer noticed that the leaves of the plants began to insuccate due to the prolonged drought.”

2. verb (rare)

To dry up; to become desiccated.

“The river insuccated in the summer months due to a lack of rainfall.”

3. verb (archaic)

To become dry and shriveled; to dry up.

“The flowers on the stem insuccated after the frost came in.”

Synonyms

  • desiccate
  • dry
  • wither

Antonyms

  • hydrate
  • moisten