desiccation-resistant
|des-ic-ca-tion-re-sist-ant|
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/ˌdɛsɪˈkeɪʃən rɪˈzɪstənt/
resistant to drying
Etymology
Etymology Information
'desiccation-resistant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'desiccare,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'siccare' meant 'to dry.'
Historical Evolution
'desiccare' transformed into the English word 'desiccate,' and eventually became the modern English term 'desiccation-resistant.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to dry out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'able to withstand drying out.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to withstand or resist drying out.
The seeds are desiccation-resistant, allowing them to survive in arid conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 08:34