What is another word for Dessication?

Pronunciation: [dɪssɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Dessication is the process of removing moisture from a substance. There are several synonyms for this term, including dehydration, desiccation, drying up, and parching. These words are often used interchangeably to describe the process of removing water from something. Dessication can occur naturally, such as when food is exposed to sunlight or air, or it can be done artificially, through processes like freeze-drying or air-drying. The use of synonyms can help to add variety and interest to writing, particularly when describing processes or scientific concepts. By using multiple words to describe the same idea, writers can prevent repetition and keep their audience engaged.

What are the hypernyms for Dessication?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Dessication

For even if we may be able to replenish them when they dry up, would it not be better to delay their Dessication?
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.
At another time, I had with a scalpel split vertically many fungi in order to hasten their Dessication; the evening of the same day, the surface of all these cuts was phosphorescent, but in many of these pieces of fungi the luminosity was limited to the cut surface which remained exposed to the air; the flesh beneath was unchanged.
"Fungi: Their Nature and Uses"
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
Dessication in an ordinary temperature seemed sufficient to destroy the faculty of germinating in twenty-four hours, when the conidia had been removed from the leaves on which they were produced.
"Fungi: Their Nature and Uses"
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke

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