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desiccation

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/ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən/ · des-ic-ca-tion

The state or process of drying out or losing moisture.

Meanings

nounformal

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

dryingdehydrationaridityخشکیسُوکھنےخوشکی

Antonyms

hydrationmoisturewetnessنمیرطوبتگھری

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.

Easily Confused With

desperation:Desiccation refers to drying up, while desperation refers to a state of hopelessness.

Word Family

desiccate
verbخشک کرنا
desiccative
adjectiveخشک کرنے والا

See Also

💡 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.