Desiccation Desiccation

Desiccation - Definition and Overview

Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying.

A desiccator is a glass jar used in practical chemistry for making or keeping small amounts of material very dry. The material is placed on a shelf, and a drying agent or desiccant, such as dry silica gel or anhydrous caustic soda, is placed below the shelf.


Desiccated coconut is the dried, finely shredded flesh of the coconut, much used in cooking desserts.

Example Usage of Desiccation

Lacey0585: @CHRISVOSS After death, nails & hair may appear to be longer bc of the Desiccation of the surrounding flesh. No growth occurs.
kristiana_x3: @laurenblasetti oh and btw vallon Desiccation and within the ruins at the melrose vfw on the 17th..meet me there?!? :]
paddiee2o: Desiccation of the Aral Sea: A Water Management Disaster in the... http://tinyurl.com/yaq6dyb
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