'Exsiccation' definitions:

Definition of 'Exsiccation'

From: GCIDE
  • Exsiccation \Ex`sic*ca"tion\, n. [L. exsiccatio: cf. F. exsiccation.] The act of operation of drying; evaporation or expulsion of moisture; state of being dried up; dryness. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]