exsiccation
Example Sentences
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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)
It is a perfect exsiccation, all the fluids are dried up.
From An Introduction to the mortuary customs of the North American Indians by Yarrow, H. C. (Harry Crécy)
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
I have been during the last three months undergoing a process of intellectual exsiccation.
From Biographia Epistolaris, Volume 1. by Turnbull, A.
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
