dessicate
Dry out completely
Dessicate is a common misspelling of desiccate, meaning to dry out thoroughly.
The word has one *s* and two *c*s, following the Latin root *siccare* (to dry).
The desert heat desiccated the fallen leaves within hours.
Free from moisture
- evaporateTransition to gaseous state
- wiltLose vigor, sag
- shrivelContract from dryness
- witherDry and decay
shrink · parch · desiccator · dehumidify · anhydrous · leach · drain · sap
dry
Free from moisture
wither · shrink · parch · desiccator · dehumidify · anhydrous · leach · drain · sap · dryness
arid
Devoid of water
wasteland · scorched · sunbaked · cracked · dusty · waterless · infertile · sterile · withered · brittle
mummify
Preserve body with wrappings
raisins · prunes · pemmican · hardtack · cure · salt · smoke · dehydrator · food-preservation · shelf-stable
dessicaterevitalize
Restore strength and vitality
rejuvenate · refresh · freshen · nourish · invigorate