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Term: exsiccate

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: to remove moisture or dry completely

Example Sentence:

The warm desert winds exsiccated the plants, leaving them brittle and lifeless.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: dried out or devoid of moisture

Example Sentence:

The exsiccate land was unable to support any kind of vegetation.

Related products: moisture meter, desiccant packs

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a specimen completely dried and preserved, typically for scientific purposes

Example Sentence:

The museum exhibits several exsiccates of rare plants from around the world.

Related products: plant press, drying equipment