desiccated
pronunciation
How to pronounce desiccated in British English:
UK [ˈdesɪkeɪtɪd]
How to pronounce desiccated in American English:
US [ˈdesɪkeɪtɪd]
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- Adjective:
- thoroughly dried out
- preserved by removing natural moisture
- lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
Word Origin
- desiccated (adj.)
- 1670s, past participle adjective from desiccate.
Example
- 1. But human beings are not desiccated calculating machines .
- 2. But if he was shy over cuts , nor did mr darling offer many bribes . Rather , the budget epitomised the desiccated feel of politics in the no-money era .
- 3. The british might occasionally elect a desiccated calculating machine . Americans expect something more .
- 4. One eye is much more desiccated than the other .
- 5. In addition , bacteria can survive in a completely desiccated state .