desiccated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪtɪd/
KK: /ˈdɛsɪˌkeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having had moisture removed; dried out.
Example
The desiccated fruit was perfect for making trail mix.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more desiccated
Superlative: most desiccated
Conversation
Have you ever tried desiccated coconut in your recipes?
I haven’t, but I’ve heard it adds a nice texture.
Yeah, it's great in smoothies or baked goods when you want that crunch.
Sounds delicious! I’ll definitely give it a try next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dried
dehydrated
parched
Antonyms
moist
wet
hydrated
verb
Definition
To remove moisture from something, making it dry.
Example
The fruits were desiccated to preserve them for a longer time.
Tense Forms
Past: desiccated
Past Participle: desiccated
Conversation
I tried that new recipe for dried fruit last night.
How did it turn out?
It was great, but I think I desiccated the apples a bit too much.
Root Explanation
Desiccated → It is formed from "desiccare" (from Latin, meaning to dry up) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a state or condition). The word "desiccated" means in a state of being dried up or completely dehydrated.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'dried up' ('desiccare') to remember that 'desiccated' means completely dry.
Visually Confused Words
resiccate
exsiccate
siccate
unsiccated
exsiccatae