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desiccated

UK
/ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪtɪd/

Translations

desiccatedadjective
more desiccated
Comp.
most desiccated
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/
US
/ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪtɪd/
The desiccated flowers were used for decoration.
Высушенные цветы использовались для украшения.
The desiccated fruit was packed for long-term storage.
Обезвоженные фрукты были упакованы для длительного хранения.
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/
The hot sun can desiccate the soil quickly.
Горячее солнце может быстро высушивать почву.
The wind can desiccate the plants if they are not watered regularly.
Ветер может иссушать растения, если их не поливать регулярно.
Additional translations
осушить
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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