EXSICCATE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word exsiccate. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for EXSICCATE
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| dehydrate | verbv | |||||
verb • preserve by removing all water and liquids from • remove water from • lose water or moisture | ||||||
| desiccate | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless verb • preserve by removing all water and liquids from • remove water from • lose water or moisture | ||||||
| dry | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet • lacking moisture or volatile components • opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages • not producing milk • (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation • without a mucous or watery discharge noun • a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • humorously sarcastic or mocking • not shedding tears • lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless • used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones • unproductive especially of the expected results • having no adornment or coloration • (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish • having a large proportion of strong liquor • lacking warmth or emotional involvement • practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages verb • remove the moisture from and make dry • become dry or drier | ||||||
| parch | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat | ||||||
| scorch | verbv | |||||
noun • a surface burn • a plant disease that produces a browning or scorched appearance of plant tissues • a discoloration caused by heat verb • subject to harsh criticism • make very hot and dry • become superficially burned • destroy completely by or as if by fire • burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color • become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions | ||||||
| shrivel | verbv | |||||
verb • wither, as with a loss of moisture • decrease in size, range, or extent | ||||||
| wither | verbv | |||||
verb • wither, as with a loss of moisture • lose freshness, vigor, or vitality | ||||||
| dry up | verbv | |||||
verb • lose water or moisture • dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture | ||||||