desiccate

• Describe algo que ha sido completamente secado o deshidratado, a menudo usado en contextos científicos o técnicos.

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.

   Desecado

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

   Sinónimosariddehydrateddrieddryparchedsereshriveledwithered

   Antónimosdamphydratedmoistwet

• Verbo que significa secar completamente, eliminar la humedad de algo o volverse seco.

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.

   Desecar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   Antónimoshydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitalityC2formal

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

   Secar, agotar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdrainenervateexhaustsap

   Antónimosanimateenliveninvigoraterevitalize