desiccate
/ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/
verb
- To remove all moisture from something; to dry out completely.
- The sun and wind desiccate the soil, making it hard for plants to grow.
- In the lab, scientists use a special machine to desiccate samples for preservation.
- The prolonged drought desiccated the once-lush farmland.
- To lose all moisture; to become completely dry.
- The fruit slices desiccate in the dehydrator, turning into chewy snacks.
- Without rain, the riverbed will desiccate into a dusty trench.
- The old leather book cover began to desiccate and crack over time.
- To deprive of vitality, spirit, or interest; to make dull or lifeless.
- The boring lecture desiccated the students' enthusiasm for the subject.
- Years of repetitive office work seemed to desiccate his creativity.
- Constant criticism can desiccate a person's self-confidence.