word
desiccation
des-ih-KAY-shun
ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
desiccation
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Dictionary meaning
The process of extreme drying out; the removal of moisture.
History and origin
Latin — 'desiccare' (to dry up thoroughly).
Examples
- Cacti have evolved thick waxy skins to prevent desiccation in arid environments.
Common mispronunciations
deh-sih-KAY-shundes-ih-KAH-shun
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