desiccation

/ˌdesɪˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdesɪˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌde-si-ˈkā-shən/ (ame, mw)

desiccation — noun

1. the loss or removal of moisture until something becomes extremely dry, or the ve

1.名詞C2
釋義

the loss or removal of moisture until something becomes extremely dry, or the very dry state that results

例句

Hari used a small fan to speed up the desiccation of the paint.

desiccation of + [material]

Weeks of desert wind caused severe desiccation in the cracked garden soil.

severe desiccation in + [material]

同義詞
  • drying

    broader and more everyday; it does not sound as technical or as extreme

  • dehydration

    often used for bodies, skin, food, or living tissue losing water

  • aridity

    describes long-term dryness in climate or land rather than a drying process

反義詞
  • hydration

    the addition or restoration of water, especially in bodies or tissue

  • moistening

    a lighter process of making something slightly wet

文法句型

desiccation of [material]

prevent desiccation

severe desiccation

用法筆記

Mostly used in scientific, medical, museum, and environmental contexts. It often follows verbs like prevent, cause, or speed up, and commonly takes of when naming what dries out.

常見錯誤

❌There was a desiccation in the potting soil.
✅There was severe desiccation in the potting soil.
💡desiccation is usually uncountable, so do not use it with 'a'.
❌The flowers desiccationed in the sun.
✅The flowers dried out in the sun.
💡desiccation is a noun; everyday speech normally uses the verb phrase 'dry out'.