desiccation

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние крайней сухости, вызванное удалением воды, или процесс извлечения влаги из вещества.

A noun referring to the state of extreme dryness caused by the removal of water, or the process of extracting moisture from a substance.

uncountable

1. Dryness from water removalC1formal

   The state of being extremely dry due to the removal of water or moisture.

   Высыхание

   • The desiccation of the soil made farming impossible.
   • Prolonged desiccation can damage ancient manuscripts.
   • The desert's desiccation is a natural process.

   Synonymsaridnessdehydrationdryness

   Antonymshydrationmoisteningsaturationwetting

2. Process of extracting moistureC1formal

   The act or process of removing moisture from a substance, often for preservation.

   Высушивание

   • Food desiccation is used to extend shelf life.
   • The laboratory uses a machine for the desiccation of samples.
   • Desiccation of wood prevents rot and decay.

   Synonymsdehydration

   Antonymshydrationmoisteningwetting