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1. In general, the process of drying up. 2. In climatology, a prolonged decrease or disappearance of water from a region. This may be due to 1) a decrease of rainfall; 2) a failure to maintain irrigation; or 3) deforestation or overcropping. Compare exsiccation.
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| desiccant |
A chemical agent that absorbs moisture; some desiccants are capable of drying out plants or insects, causing death.
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| desiccator |
A glass jar, fitted with an airtight cover, containing some desiccating (drying) agent such as calcium chloride at the bottom.
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| desiccant |
unwanted plant tops
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| desiccation |
Noun. (Latin = desiccatus from desiccare = to dry up). Excessive drying by natural loss of moisture or artificial means.
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