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   Desiccate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Desiccated; p. pr. & vb. n. Desiccating.] [L. desiccatus, p. p. of desiccare to dry up; de- + siccare to dry, siccus dry. See Sack wine.] To dry up; to deprive or exhaust of moisture; to preserve by drying; as, to desiccate fish or fruit.
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   Bodies desiccated by heat or age.
   Bacon.
   
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   Desiccate, v. i. To become dry.
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