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desiccate

verb

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To remove moisture from or dry thoroughly.

The botanist would desiccate the specimen before storing it.
Dictionary practice example.
Hot winds can desiccate exposed leaves.
From Vocabulary Studio 17: Deprecate to desultory.
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