desiccate

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été soigneusement séché, souvent utilisé dans un contexte scientifique ou technique, ou le processus de dessèchement complet.

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.

   desséché

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

   Synonymesariddehydrateddrieddryparchedsereshriveledwithered

   Antonymesdamphydratedmoistwet

• Verbe signifiant sécher soigneusement, retirer l'humidité de quelque chose ou devenir sec.

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.

   Dessécher complètement

   • 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.

   Synonymesdehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   Antonymeshydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitalityC2formal

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

   Tarir, épuiser

   • 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.

   Synonymesdrainenervateexhaustsap

   Antonymesanimateenliveninvigoraterevitalize