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What is the difference between moisten and desiccate?

moisten | desiccate | Antonyms |

Moisten is an antonym of desiccate.


As verbs the difference between moisten and desiccate

is that moisten is to make moist or moister while desiccate is to dry.

moisten

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To make moist or moister.
  • To become moist or moister.

    • desiccate

    English

    Verb

    (desiccat)
  • to dry
  • * Francis Bacon
    • Bodies desiccated by heat or age.
  • to preserve by drying

    • Synonyms

    * to dry: dehydrate, parch

    Antonyms

    * to dry: moisten, moisturize, wet

    Related terms

    * desiccant * desiccation * desiccative * desiccator