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Desiccation

Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying.

A desiccator is a glass jar used in practical chemistry for making or keeping small amounts of material very dry. The material is placed on a shelf, and a drying agent or desiccant, such as dry silica gel or anhydrous caustic soda, is placed below the shelf.

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Desiccated coconut is the dried, finely shredded flesh of the coconut, much used in cooking desserts.

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