desiccation
advancedC1/ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ · des-ic-ca-tion
The state or process of drying out or losing moisture.
Meanings
The state or process of drying out or losing moisture.
خشک ہونے کی حالت یا عمل یا نمی کھونے کا عمل۔
خشک ہونا
khushk hona
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- desiccation of plants
- preventing desiccation
- effects of desiccation
Example Sentences
The desiccation of the soil led to reduced crop yields.
زمین کی خشک ہونے کی وجہ سے فصلوں کی پیداوار میں کمی آئی。
Zameen ki khushk hone ki wajah se faslon ki paidawar mein kami aayi.
Desiccation can occur in arid climates where there is little rainfall.
خشک آب و ہوا میں جہاں بارش کم ہوتی ہے، خشک ہونے کا عمل ہو سکتا ہے۔
Khush aab-o-hawa mein jahan barish kam hoti hai, khushk hone ka amal ho sakta hai.
Preventing desiccation is crucial for maintaining the health of the plants.
پودوں کی صحت کو برقرار رکھنے کے لیے خشک ہونے سے بچنا بہت ضروری ہے۔
Podon ki sehat ko barqarar rakhne ke liye khushk hone se bachaana bohat zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'desiccation' has 'dis' which makes things dry.
Imagine a wilting plant in the sun without water.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "desiccatio" — a drying up
First known use: 19th century
The term 'desiccation' comes from the Latin word 'desiccare', which means 'to dry up'. It has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe the process of removing moisture.