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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Desiccate' in a Sentence

"To thoroughly dry; to dry up." more

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The old scrolls in the ancient library were desiccated, their pages brittle and fragile.
By the time the expedition reaches the ancient mummy, the harsh desert climate will have been desiccating it for centuries.

Desiccate

des-i-keyt
verbTo thoroughly dry; to dry up.
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Last Updated On: May 11, 2024
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