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1. Lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
   "a desiccate romance";
   - arid, desiccated

1. Preserve by removing all water and liquids from
   "carry desiccated food on your camping trip";
   - dehydrate
    
2. Remove water from
   - dehydrate
    
3. Lose water or moisture
   - exsiccate, dehydrate, dry up

Derived forms: desiccated, desiccating, desiccates

See also: dull, hebetudinous [rare]

Type of: dry, dry out, keep, preserve

Encyclopedia: Desiccate