desiccated
Prononciation : [ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd]
Mot
Contexte : « food »
(adjective) when food has had all its moisture taken out, making it very dry. This is done to preserve the food so it can last longer without spoiling.
Exemple
The desiccated coconut added a nice texture to the cake.
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The fresh fruit was delicious, but the desiccated pieces tasted too dry.
Exemple
What are some recipes that use desiccated fruits?
Contexte : « condition »
(adjective) when something is very dry or lacking moisture, not just in food but also in other situations, like soil or a person's skin.
Exemple
After the summer sun, the garden's soil became desiccated and hard.
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The river was not desiccated; it was full of water from the recent rains.
Exemple
Why does the plant look desiccated after being left in the sun?
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