Definition

The process of removing moisture from something, leading to dryness.

Example

The exsiccation of the plant material made it easier to store for later use.

Conversation

Have you noticed how dry the air is lately?

Yeah, it feels like there’s been a lot of exsiccation happening.

I guess that’s why my skin has been feeling so tight.

Same here! I should start using moisturizer more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exsiccation → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "siccare" (meaning to dry). The word refers to the process of removing moisture or drying out something completely.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drying out' something completely — 'ex-' means out of, and 'siccare' means to dry.

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