Looking for the meaning of the word DESICCATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DESICCATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Desiccation
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the removal of moisture from something
Short Definition:removal of moisture
Examples:- long periods of drought have led to the desiccation of farming land
- stems were stored in plastic bags to prevent desiccation
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