Desiccated

usgb/ˈdesɪkeɪtɪd/
adjective

Completely dried out or dehydrated.

The desert was filled with desiccated plants, withering under the scorching sun.
Visual representation of "desiccated" - completely dried out or dehydrated

Often appears as...

  • desiccated soil
  • desiccated coconut
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Physical Change

Desiccated describes a physical state, often caused by extreme drying conditions.

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The harsh sunlight desiccated the once vibrant flowers.
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Common Collocations

Often used with 'coconut', 'soil', or 'remains' to describe their dryness.

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Packaged food often contains desiccated coconut.
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Intensity of Dryness

Indicates an extreme level of dryness, beyond simply 'dry'.

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The drought left the land desiccated and barren.
Visual representation of the word "Desiccated"

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