desiccated (Meaning)

Wordnet

desiccated (s)

thoroughly dried out

preserved by removing natural moisture

lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

Webster

of Desiccate

The forgotten fruit bowl held only desiccated remains of oranges and apples, their vibrant colors faded to a dull brown.
The harsh desert winds desiccated the exposed skin of the traveler, leaving it itchy and cracked.
The archaeologist carefully unearthed desiccated fragments of ancient cloth, offering clues to past civilizations.
The long journey across the ocean desiccated the ship's supplies, forcing the crew to ration their remaining water.
The botanist marveled at the resilience of desert flowers, able to bloom even after long periods of desiccation.
The museum exhibit showcased desiccated insects preserved in amber, offering a glimpse into a prehistoric world.
The intense heat of the furnace desiccated the clay pots, transforming them into sturdy, fireproof containers.
The scientist theorized that desiccated bacteria could potentially survive for extended periods in space, hinting at the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
After surviving a shipwreck on a deserted island, the castaways desperately sought any source of water to reverse their desiccated state.
Leaves in autumn undergo a natural desiccation process, losing water and transforming into the vibrant hues of red and orange before falling to the ground.

thoroughly dried out, preserved by removing natural moisture, lacking vitality or spirit; lifelessof Desiccate

shriveled, withered, dehydrated, dry,shrivelled, sere,sear, juiceless,sapless

succulent, fleshy, juicy, juicy, succulent,fleshy, pulpy, watery,watery, pulpy

The forgotten fruit bowl held only desiccated remains of oranges and apples, their vibrant colors faded to a dull brown.

The harsh desert winds desiccated the exposed skin of the traveler, leaving it itchy and cracked.

The archaeologist carefully unearthed desiccated fragments of ancient cloth, offering clues to past civilizations.

The long journey across the ocean desiccated the ship's supplies, forcing the crew to ration their remaining water.