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desiccation

/dɪˈsɪkseɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does desiccation mean?

noun

The process of drying out or the state of being dried out, often due to a lack of moisture or a change in environment.

Example

"The desiccation of the forest floor was evident in the parched, cracked earth."

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