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Desiccation Definition & Meaning

desiccation
noun
  1. dryness resulting from the removal of water
  2. the process of extracting moisture

"Desiccation" in song lyrics

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  • "disk desiccation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "in plants are they protected from desiccation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "in plants are the gametes protected from desiccation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does desiccation mean?
dryness resulting from the removal of water the process of extracting moisture
What part of speech is desiccation?
Desiccation is a noun.
How many definitions does desiccation have?
Desiccation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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