Definitions for desiccate

desiccate des·ic·cate

Spelling: [des-i-keyt]
IPA: /ˈdɛs ɪˌkeɪt/

Desiccate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 338 anagrams from letters in desiccate (accdeeist).

Definitions for desiccate

verb (used with object)

  1. to dry thoroughly; dry up.
  2. to preserve (food) by removing moisture; dehydrate.

verb (used without object)

  1. to become thoroughly dried or dried up.

Origin of desiccate

1565-75; Latin dēsiccātus dried up, past participle of dēsiccāre, equivalent to dē- de- + siccāre, derivative of siccus dry; see Examples for desiccate

The effect of that would be to desiccate the human species in human conceit.

Another effect of the over heating of the stove is to desiccate or parch the air, and to render it irritating when breathed.

To desiccate him in my laboratory with the quasi certainty of resuscitating him after the restoration of peace.

And aint I the owner of that news, and should I not desiccate it if I can?

Word Value for desiccate
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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