v. t.
Bodies desiccated by heat or age. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To become dry. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. dessiccation. ] The act of desiccating, or the state of being desiccated. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. dessicatif. ] Drying; tending to dry. Ferrand. --
n.
a. Desiccative. [ 1913 Webster ]