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shrivelled

Shrivelled (adj) means Wrinkled because the volume has reduced while the surface area of the outer layer has remained constant.

adj
1
Wrinkled because the volume has reduced while the surface area of the outer layer has remained constant.
2
Collapsed in size.
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Etymology

Equivalent to shrivel + -ed.

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What is the meaning of shrivelled?

"shrivelled" (adj) means wrinkled because the volume has reduced while the surface area of the outer layer has remained constant.

What are the different meanings of shrivelled?

"shrivelled" has 2 main meanings: 1. Wrinkled because the volume has reduced while the surface area of the outer layer has remained constant; 2. Collapsed in size.

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