exsiccate

verb

ex·​sic·​cate ˈek-si-ˌkāt How to pronounce exsiccate (audio)
exsiccated; exsiccating

transitive verb

: to remove moisture from : dry
exsiccation noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin exsiccatus, past participle of exsiccare, from ex- + siccare to dry, from siccus dry — more at sack

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exsiccate was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near exsiccate

Cite this Entry

“Exsiccate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exsiccate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

exsiccate

transitive verb
ex·​sic·​cate ˈek-si-ˌkāt How to pronounce exsiccate (audio)
exsiccated; exsiccating
: to remove moisture from : dry
exsiccated magnesium sulfate
exsiccation noun
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