desiccate

High winds are common and further desiccate the soil.

The new buildings even had transparent windows to let in the sun's heat and to desiccate the bodies within.

The machine's disembodied voice was dry enough to desiccate melons.

These geckos desiccate easily and quickly, so falling below this range can be dangerous.

In terms of humidity, the mites will desiccate at levels below 20%.

"They float in space until they desiccate hi their suits.

Some of the opal has high water content and may desiccate and crack when dried.

She flipped them atop the dresser to desiccate.

The wind melts snow in winter but can desiccate crops in summer.

When it has completely melted, they rapidly desiccate and turn black surrounded by a grey aureole.

Wind and blazing sun desiccate my sodden soil.

When found inside, they are typically near a source of moisture such as a bathroom or laundry because they desiccate easily.

Infested shoots desiccate and drop to the soil.

It isn't in their nature to live by themselves, indeed if they can't find a host they quickly desiccate and die.

Mr. Oliver, 41, is a man of small brittle forearms, long desiccate fingers and black clothes.

If they get out they will desiccate if not given a water source, thus reducing the risk of infestation.

The grapes are taken to special drying rooms where they are allowed to desiccate, concentrating the sugars inside the grape.

Those samples are placed in paper bags, allowing air to circulate and desiccate the material, with the location noted using a global positioning system device.

In vintages where the climate conditions are favorable, the grapes maybe left on the vine to desiccate and further concentrate the sugars well into January.

Opioids extend the gastrointestinal transit time and desiccate the intraluminal content.

Though in passing I must warn you against the use of ceruse: it may desiccate and wrinkle the deeper layers.

Desiccate this."

The eastern skink is viviparous, which gives it an advantage compared to other species in the area, as its eggs cannot desiccate.

Improper drainage systems accelerate water contamination, excessively desiccate soils during seasonal drought, and become a financial burden to maintain.

Eggs laid by the female develop and hatch as J2 within the seed gall where they desiccate and become dormant.