sɪkˈeɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to dry up or become dehydrated, or to cause something to become dehydrated

“The drought caused the crops to siccate and eventually die.”

2. verb

to dry or desiccate, especially by removing moisture

“The process of siccate the fruit involved placing it in a warm, dry room.”

3. verb

to make or become dry and brittle

“The wood siccate over time and became brittle.”