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desiccated

UK
/ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Translations

desiccatedadjective
more desiccated
Comp.
most desiccated
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪtɪd/
The desiccated coconut was perfect for the cake recipe.
La noix de coco desséchée était parfaite pour la recette du gâteau.
Additional translations
déshydratéSurtout dans un contexte technique ou alimentaire.
sans vieAu sens figuré, pour une chose ou un propos ternes et dépourvus de relief.
Synonyms
dried
dehydrated
parched
shriveled
withered
powdered
Antonyms
moist
hydrated
damp
desiccateverb

desiccated

Past Simple

desiccated
Past Simple
desiccated
Past Participle
desiccating
Gerund
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/
US
/ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪt/
déshydraterSurtout dans un contexte technique ou alimentaire : enlever l’humidité afin de conserver.
The company uses a special process to desiccate fruits for long-term storage.
L’entreprise utilise un procédé spécial pour déshydrater les fruits en vue d’un stockage à long terme.
dessécherSens général : rendre ou devenir complètement sec.
The intense heat caused the riverbed to desiccate over the summer months.
La chaleur intense a desséché le lit de la rivière pendant les mois d’été.
Additional translations
dessécherAu sens figuré : priver de vitalité émotionnelle ou intellectuelle.
Synonyms
dehydrate
dry out
evaporate
exsiccate
remove moisture
Antonyms
hydrate
moisten
wet

Definitions

desiccatedadjective
Lacking vitality or interest; dull or lifeless.
The lecture was so desiccated that half the audience fell asleep.
Dehydrated or dried out, especially by the removal of moisture.
The desiccated coconut was perfect for the cake recipe.
desiccateverb
To remove moisture from something, typically in order to preserve it.
The company uses a special process to desiccate fruits for long-term storage.
To become completely dry or to lose all moisture.
The intense heat caused the riverbed to desiccate over the summer months.
To drain of emotional or intellectual vitality; to make dull or lifeless.
The novel's ponderous style tends to desiccate what could have been a gripping story.
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