Word Analysis

desiccate

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3 syllables

9 characters

English (US)

3syllables

desiccate

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desiccate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, desiccate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdesiccate

1noun

A substance which has been dessicated, that is, had its moisture removed.

1verb

To remove moisture from; to dry.
Synonyms: dehydrate, exiccate, exsiccate, parch
To preserve by drying.
To become dry; to dry up.

1adjective

Having had moisture removed; dehydrated, dessicated.
Synonyms: dried

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

desexualized desexualizing deshabille desi desiatin desicate desiccant desiccants

desiccate(current)

After

desiccated desiccates desiccating desiccation desiccations desiccative desiccator desiccators

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