adj
desiccated
DEH-sih-kay-tuhd
Desiccated (adj) means Completely dried out, with all moisture removed. Example: “The recipe calls for a cup of desiccated coconut.”
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more desiccated
- Superlative
- most desiccated
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What does “desiccated” mean?
The word “desiccated” means completely dried out, with all moisture removed. In plain terms, dried out completely, often used for food preserved by removing moisture.
How do you pronounce “desiccated”?
“Desiccated” is pronounced DEH-sih-kay-tuhd (/ˈdɛsɪkeɪtəd/ in IPA).
How do you use “desiccated” in a sentence?
Here is “desiccated” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for a cup of desiccated coconut.”
What part of speech is “desiccated”?
“Desiccated” is an adjective.
