desiccate

• Descreve algo que foi completamente seco, frequentemente usado em contexto científico ou técnico.

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.

   Ressecado

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

   Sinônimosariddehydrateddrieddryparchedsereshriveledwithered

   Antônimosdamphydratedmoistwet

• Verbo que significa secar completamente, remover toda a umidade de algo ou tornar-se 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.

   Secar completamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdehydratedraindry upexsiccateparchsearwither

   Antônimoshydratemoistensaturatewet

2. Deprive of vitalityC2formal

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

   Privar de vitalidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdrainenervateexhaustsap

   Antônimosanimateenliveninvigoraterevitalize