desiccate

• Bezeichnet etwas, das gründlich getrocknet oder entwässert wurde, oft in wissenschaftlichem oder technischem Kontext verwendet; auch im Sinne von völlig ausgetrocknet oder ausgedörrt.

Describes something that has been thoroughly dried out, often used in scientific or technical contexts.

1. C1formal

   Having been thoroughly dried out or deprived of moisture.

   Ausgetrocknet

   • The desiccate leaves crumbled at the slightest touch.
   • The soil was desiccate after months of drought.
   • The desiccate fruit was preserved for winter storage.

   Synonymeariddehydrateddrieddryparchedsereshriveledwithered

   Antonymedamphydratedmoistwet

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas gründlich zu trocknen, ihm Wasser oder Feuchtigkeit zu entziehen, oder selbst auszutrocknen.

A verb meaning to dry out thoroughly, remove moisture from something, or become dried up.

1. Dry out completelyC1formal

   To remove all moisture from something; to dry thoroughly.

   Vollständig austrocknen

   • The sun desiccated the soil, leaving it cracked and barren.
   • The laboratory uses a special machine to desiccate samples for analysis.
   • Herbs are often desiccated to preserve their flavor.

   Synonymedehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   Antonymehydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitalityC2formal

   To drain energy, emotion, or life from someone or something.

   Der Lebenskraft berauben

   • Years of monotonous work desiccated his creative spirit.
   • The harsh criticism desiccated her enthusiasm for the project.
   • A lack of inspiration can desiccate an artist's talent.

   Synonymedrainenervateexhaustsap

   Antonymeanimateenliveninvigoraterevitalize