
Desiccated
Physical Change
Desiccated describes a physical state, often caused by extreme drying conditions.
The harsh sunlight desiccated the once vibrant flowers.
Common Collocations
Often used with 'coconut', 'soil', or 'remains' to describe their dryness.
Packaged food often contains desiccated coconut.
Intensity of Dryness
Indicates an extreme level of dryness, beyond simply 'dry'.
The drought left the land desiccated and barren.
Compare with
AridBarrenDehydratedDryLifelessParchSterileWither
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