n. [ Cf. F. dessiccation. ] The act of desiccating, or the state of being desiccated. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. exsiccatio: cf. F. exsiccation. ] The act of operation of drying; evaporation or expulsion of moisture; state of being dried up; dryness. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act or process of drying in. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. siccatio. ] The act or process of drying. [ R. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]