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desiccate [des′ikāt] 1 to dry thoroughly. 2 also exsiccate. to preserve by drying, especially food. desiccate (des´ikāt), n to dry by chemical or physical means; e.g., electrocoagulation can produce desiccation in tissues. desiccate to render thoroughly dry. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Besides having to deal with gravity, animals on land run the risk of desiccating and are exposed to damaging wavelengths of solar radiation that are blocked or diminished by water. If using a desiccator, slice the potato as thinly as possible, place the chips on desiccating trays, and allow the drying to commence. You might want to consider planting a row of trees in the direction of the prevailing wind to protect your yard and eventual garden from desiccating gusts. |
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