desiccation

Definitions

The state of extreme dryness, or the process of becoming completely dried out.

The act of removing moisture from something, typically for preservation.

Examples

The prolonged drought led to the rapid desiccation of the once-fertile soil.

Museum curators must carefully control humidity levels to prevent the desiccation of ancient parchment scrolls.

Synonyms

dehydration drying evaporation parching wither depletion aridness

Antonyms

hydration moistening dampening soaking saturation wetting humidification