Desiccate is a verb that means to make dry.

The Latin word siccus (SEE coos) means ‘dry.’ Our word of the day evolved from this word and into its current meaning. When we describe something as desiccated, we describe it as having all moisture removed. ‘Desiccated’ is often used as process performed on foods for the purposes of preservation.

The shipment of desiccated coconuts arrived right on time this morning. Sadly the same couldn’t be said of all our employees.