desiccating

[US]/[dɪˈsɪkətɪŋ]/
[UK]/[dɪˈsɪkətɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Tending to cause or characterized by excessive dryness.; Removing or causing to remove moisture.
v.To remove moisture from; to dry out.; To cause to lose moisture.
adv.In a desiccating manner.

Phrases & Collocations

desiccating heat

desiccating effect

desiccated food

desiccating wind

desiccated fruit

desiccating environment

desiccating agent

desiccating quickly

desiccated remains

desiccating process

Example Sentences

the arid desert air is intensely desiccating, quickly drying your skin.

we use desiccating agents to preserve the food and prevent spoilage.

the desiccating effect of the heatwave made the ground crack.

the desiccating properties of silica gel are ideal for packaging electronics.

after the long hike, i felt utterly desiccated and needed to rehydrate.

the desiccating process removed moisture from the wood, preventing rot.

the desiccating environment of the laboratory requires careful humidity control.

the desiccating salt flats stretched endlessly across the horizon.

the desiccating heat caused the paint to crack and peel.

we added a desiccating pouch to the container to absorb any excess moisture.

the desiccating effect of the medication can lead to dry mouth and throat.

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