desiccations

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of drying out or becoming dry.

• Noun

  The condition of being dry or desiccated.

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Synonyms

demoisturisation , demoisturization

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Variants

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desiccation , desiccations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'desiccare' which means 'to dry out'.

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Trivia

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1. Desiccation is a natural process that helps to preserve some fruits and vegetables.

2. Desiccated coconut is a popular ingredient in baking and desserts.

3. Desiccation can also refer to the removal of moisture from the air in industrial processes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dehydration: The process of removing water from a substance or organism.

2. Xerophyte: A plant that is adapted to survive in dry conditions.

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Culture

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Desiccations have been used extensively in various fields such as botany, geology, and archaeology. In botany, desiccation is a natural process that plants undergo to survive in arid environments. In geology, desiccation cracks are formed when rocks shrink due to loss of water. In archaeology, desiccated mummies have provided valuable insights into ancient civilizations.

How to Memorize "desiccations"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plant wilting and turning brown due to lack of water, or picture a rock cracking due to shrinkage caused by desiccation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a desert or a dry, arid environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'desiccations' as 'dry-sications' or 'desert-ications'.

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