desiccated (Adjective) — Thoroughly dried out. ex. "old boxes of desiccated Cuban cigars"
desiccated (Adjective) — Preserved by removing natural moisture. ex. "shredded and desiccated coconut meat"
desiccated (Adjective) — Lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless. ex. "a prissy and emotionless creature...settles into a mould of desiccated snobbery"
desiccated (Verb) — Preserve by removing all water and liquids from. ex. "carry desiccated food on your camping trip"
desiccated (Verb) — Remove water from.
desiccated (Verb) — Lose water or moisture.