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desiccate

[des-i-keyt] / ˈdɛs ɪˌkeɪt /
VERB
take moisture out of
Synonyms
STRONG
dehydrate deplete devitalize divest drain dry evaporate exsiccate parch sear shrivel wither
WEAK
anhydrate dry up wizen
Antonyms
STRONG
dampen expand fill grow moisten soak wet
WEAK
moisturize

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