1. to dry out completely; to remove all moisture from something
Usage: formal or technical; third-person singular present tense of exsiccate

Examples

• The intense desert heat exsiccates the soil, making it difficult for plants to grow.
• The laboratory process exsiccates the plant samples before analysis.
• Prolonged exposure to sunlight exsiccates the leather, causing it to crack.
• The preservation method exsiccates fruits to extend their shelf life.
• Wind and low humidity exsiccate the wooden furniture if left unprotected.