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English noun: desiccation

1. desiccation (state) dryness resulting from the removal of water


Synonymsdehydration


Broader (hypernym)dryness, waterlessness, xerotes

2. desiccation (process) the process of extracting moisture


Synonymsdehydration, drying up, evaporation


Broader (hypernym)extraction


Narrower (hyponym)freeze-drying, inspissation, lyophilisation, lyophilization


Part meronymplastination









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