Associations to the word «Desiccation»

Wiktionary

DESICCATION, noun. (uncountable) The state or process of being desiccated
DESICCATION, noun. An act or occurrence of desiccating

Dictionary definition

DESICCATION, noun. Dryness resulting from the removal of water.
DESICCATION, noun. The process of extracting moisture.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley