exsiccation

Example Sentences

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There instead of exsiccation he was confronted by a dreadful humidity, an infertile ooze that seemed almost less susceptible to cultivation than the other.

From The Altar Steps by MacKenzie, Compton

It may now be expected that I should offer some opinion, as to the antiquity and race of this singular exsiccation.

From An Introduction to the mortuary customs of the North American Indians by Yarrow, H. C. (Harry Crécy)

In spite of philosophy, I am rather ashamed of this unceremonious exsiccation of your financial river.

From Selected English Letters (XV - XIX Centuries) by Wragg, H.

The Flowers.—It has an exceedingly pleasant smell, which is improved by moderate exsiccation; the taste is sub-saline, and somewhat austere.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William

It may now be expected that I should offer some opinion as to the antiquity and race of this singular exsiccation.

From A Further Contribution to the Study of the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians by Yarrow, H. C. (Harry Crécy)