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desiccation [‚des·ə′kā·shən] (hydrology) The permanent decrease or disappearance of water from a region, caused by a decrease of rainfall, a failure to maintain irrigation, or deforestation or overcropping. (science and technology) Thorough removal of water from a substance, often with the use of a desiccant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But as they entered the town a change more ominous and startling than the desiccation of the landscape forced itself upon them. |
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