Definitions for: Desiccation

[n] the process of extracting moisture
[n] dryness resulting from the removal of water

Webster (1913) Definition: Des`ic*ca"tion, n. [Cf. F. dessiccation.]
The act of desiccating, or the state of being desiccated.

Synonyms: dehydration, dehydration, drying up, evaporation

See Also: dryness, extraction, freeze-drying, inspissation, lyophilisation, lyophilization, waterlessness, xerotes

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