DESICCATION Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word desiccation. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESICCATION
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| dehydration | nounn | |||||||
noun • dryness resulting from the removal of water • depletion of bodily fluids • the process of extracting moisture | ||||||||
| drying | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||||||
| parching | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat | ||||||||
| evaporation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of becoming a vapor • the process of extracting moisture | ||||||||
| drying up | verbv | |||||||
noun • the process of extracting moisture | ||||||||
