Desiccating: meaning, definitions and examples

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desiccating

 

[ ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removal of moisture

Desiccating refers to the process of removing moisture from something, typically food or other organic substances. This technique is often used to preserve items for long-term storage by preventing the growth of microorganisms. It can also imply drying out something thoroughly.

Synonyms

dehydrating, drying, evaporating

Examples of usage

  • The desiccating sun caused the river to dry up.
  • We are desiccating fruits to make them last longer.
  • The scientist used a desiccating agent to prepare the samples for analysis.
  • In regions with little rainfall, plants have adapted to desiccating conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "desiccating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desidratante

🇮🇳 सूखने वाला

🇩🇪 austrocknend

🇮🇩 mengeringkan

🇺🇦 висушування

🇵🇱 osuszający

🇯🇵 乾燥させる

🇫🇷 desséchant

🇪🇸 deshidratante

🇹🇷 kurutucu

🇰🇷 건조시키는

🇸🇦 مُجفِّف

🇨🇿 vysušující

🇸🇰 vysušujúci

🇨🇳 干燥的

🇸🇮 sušeč

🇮🇸 þurrkandi

🇰🇿 кептіретін

🇬🇪 მშრალად აქცევა

🇦🇿 qurutma

🇲🇽 deshidratante

Word origin

The term 'desiccate' originates from the Latin word 'desiccare', which is a combination of 'de-' meaning 'down from' and 'siccus', meaning 'dry'. It was first used in the late 16th century and was traditionally applied to processes involving the preservation of foods by drying. Over time, the term expanded in usage beyond food preservation to encompass the drying or removal of moisture from any substance. Desiccation has various applications in different fields, including food science, biology, and materials science, signifying its importance in both practical and theoretical contexts.