desiccation meaning
UK US /ˌdɛsəˈkeɪʃən/ 4 syllables
desiccation (noun): dryness resulting from the removal of water.
desiccation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
desiccation as a noun
- dryness resulting from the removal of water
Synonyms: dehydration
Type of: dryness
Related forms: desiccate
- the process of extracting moisture
Synonyms: dehydration, drying up, evaporation
Type of: extraction
Kinds: freeze-drying, inspissation
Related forms: desiccate
How to pronounce desiccation
desiccation is pronounced /ˌdɛsəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with desiccation
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 11-letter words
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