desiccated
Pronunciation: [ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The desiccated coconut added a nice texture to the cake.
Example
The fresh fruit was delicious, but the desiccated pieces tasted too dry.
Example
What are some recipes that use desiccated fruits?
Context: "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.
Example
After the summer sun, the garden's soil became desiccated and hard.
Example
The river was not desiccated; it was full of water from the recent rains.
Example
Why does the plant look desiccated after being left in the sun?
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