exsiccation
Example Sentences
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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
He knew this, too, that bitter things are suitable; for to dry up wounds requires exsiccation.
From Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies by Plutarch
I have been during the last three months undergoing a process of intellectual exsiccation.
From Biographia Epistolaris, Volume 1. by Turnbull, A.
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.
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)