1570s (past participle adjective desicatt is attested from early 15c.), from Latin desiccatus, past participle of desiccare "to make very dry" (see desiccation). Related: Desiccated; desiccating.
desiccate 英文释义
1. preserve by removing all water and liquids from;
"carry dehydrated food on your camping trip"
2. remove water from;
"All this exercise and sweating has dehydrated me"
