desiccation

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso de eliminar la humedad o el agua de una sustancia, o el estado de sequedad extrema resultante de dicha pérdida.

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

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1. Dryness from water removalC1formal

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

   Desecación

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

   Sinónimosaridnessdehydrationdryness

   Antónimoshydrationmoisteningsaturationwetting

2. Process of extracting moistureC1formal

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

   Desecación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdehydration

   Antónimoshydrationmoisteningwetting