Desiccate

verb · GRE

Meaning: To remove the moisture from; to dry out thoroughly.

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Synonyms:

dehydratedry outparch

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B) To remove the moisture from; to dry out thoroughly.. “Desiccate” means: To remove the moisture from; to dry out thoroughly.

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a person who dabbles in an area of interest without serious commitment or expertise

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understood by only a few

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unwilling to compromise or change one's views

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