26/09/2026
Desiccated
Adjective
Meaning:
Completely dry because all the moisture has been removed.
Example 1:
The plants became desiccated after months without rain.
Example 2:
The food was desiccated to increase its shelf life.
Example 3:
The desert heat left the soil desiccated and cracked.
Synonyms:
Dried, dehydrated, parched
Opposite:
Moist, hydrated
Useful collocations:
desiccated soil
desiccated plants
desiccated food
desiccated tissue