desiccation (Meaning)
desiccation (n)
dryness resulting from the removal of water
the process of extracting moisture
desiccation (n.)
The act of desiccating, or the state of being desiccated.
Synonyms & Antonyms of desiccation
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- foment
- regenerate
- revive
- galvanize
- galvanize
- electrify
- resurrect
- provoke
- fire
- incite
- whip (up)
- whip (up)
- instigate
- lift
- instigate
- regenerate
- spark
- trigger
- charge
- brace
- kindle
- resurrect
- provoke
- spark
- kindle
- inflame
- excite
- incite
- foment
- fortify
- inflame
- electrify
- inspire
- ferment
- brace
- charge
- fire
- inspire
- trigger
- revive
- ferment
- lift
- fortify
- excite
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- recharge
- reawaken
- renew
- rekindle
- reactivate
- reawaken
- enflame
- reanimate
- reactivate
- reenergize
- rekindle
- resuscitate
- buoy
- recharge
- buoy
- embolden
- boost
- refresh
- enflame
- renew
- rejuvenate
- cheer
- cheer
- reenergize
- abet
- hearten
- resuscitate
- rejuvenate
- boost
- revitalize
- reanimate
- hearten
- abet
- refresh
- embolden
- revitalize
desiccation Sentence Examples
- The fear of desiccation drove the desert creatures to seek refuge in the shade during the day's scorching heat.
- The ancient Egyptians believed the process of desiccation preserved the deceased for their afterlife journey.
- The botanist studied the remarkable adaptations that allowed desert plants to withstand prolonged desiccation.
- Improper storage led to the desiccation of the herbs, rendering them useless for their intended medicinal purposes.
- The long sea voyage resulted in the desiccation of the ship's food supplies, forcing the crew to ration their remaining resources.
- Archaeologists meticulously documented the desiccated remains of insects trapped in amber, offering a glimpse into prehistoric life.
- The intense heat from the furnace caused the desiccation of the clay pots, transforming them into durable, fireproof containers.
- Desiccation, a natural process for leaves in autumn, leads to the vibrant colors of red and orange before they fall from the trees.
- Scientists theorize that desiccated bacteria might withstand the harsh conditions of space, hinting at the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
- Leaves exposed to harsh sunlight and dry winds underwent a rapid desiccation, becoming brittle and brown in a matter of days.
FAQs About the word desiccation
dryness resulting from the removal of water, the process of extracting moistureThe act of desiccating, or the state of being desiccated.
weaken,undermine, exhaust, dehydrate, damp, castrate, drain, devitalize, wear, petrify
invigorate, vitalize, quicken, vivify, enliven, quicken, stir, energize, vitalize, invigorate
The fear of desiccation drove the desert creatures to seek refuge in the shade during the day's scorching heat.
The ancient Egyptians believed the process of desiccation preserved the deceased for their afterlife journey.
The botanist studied the remarkable adaptations that allowed desert plants to withstand prolonged desiccation.
Improper storage led to the desiccation of the herbs, rendering them useless for their intended medicinal purposes.
