adj
desiccated
DEH-sih-kay-tuhd
adj
1
Completely dried out, with all moisture removed.
"The recipe calls for a cup of desiccated coconut."
How to Use Desiccated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDried out completely, often used for food preserved by removing moisture.
Common pairings
desiccated coconut
desiccated skin
Word Forms
more desiccated comparative, most desiccated superlative
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