How Do You Spell EXSICCATE?

Pronunciation: [ɛkssˈɪke͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "Exsiccate" is spelled as /ɪkˈsɪkeɪt/. The first two letters "ex" are pronounced as /ɛks/, indicating a prefix that means "out of" or "from". The next four letters "sicc" are pronounced as /sɪk/, derived from the Latin word "siccus" meaning "dry". The final two letters "ate" are pronounced as /eɪt/, indicating a verb form, meaning "to dry up". Hence, the word "Exsiccate" means to remove moisture or dry completely. It is commonly used in the scientific field to refer to the process of drying samples for analysis.

EXSICCATE Meaning and Definition

1. Exsiccate is a verb that refers to the act of removing or extracting moisture or liquid from something, resulting in it becoming dry or dehydrated. This term is primarily used in scientific or technical contexts, particularly in the areas of chemistry, biology, and botany.

   When something is exsiccate, it undergoes the process of desiccation, which involves the removal of water molecules or other solvents. This can occur through various means, such as exposure to heat, air, or certain chemicals. The objective is to eliminate or reduce the moisture content of the substance, usually for preservation or analysis purposes.

   In the field of herbarium, exsiccate is specifically used to describe the drying and preserving of plant specimens. By exsiccating plant material, scientists can prevent decay and fungal growth, ensuring that botanical specimens are preserved for future reference or research.

   Beyond its scientific application, exsiccate can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of drying up or draining something of its vitality or energy. For example, the phrase "exsiccated humor" might refer to dry, uninspired jokes lacking in wit or amusement.

   In summary, to exsiccate means to remove moisture or liquid from a substance, resulting in its dehydration or drying. This term is commonly used in scientific disciplines, particularly in the context of preserving plant specimens, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe the depletion of energy or vitality.

2. To dry, absorb moisture from.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for EXSICCATE

• wxsiccate
• sxsiccate
• dxsiccate
• rxsiccate
• 4xsiccate
• 3xsiccate
• ezsiccate
• ecsiccate
• essiccate
• exaiccate
• exeiccate
• exwiccate
• exsuccate
• exsjccate
• exskccate
• exsoccate
• exs9ccate
• exs8ccate
• exsixcate

Etymology of EXSICCATE

The word exsiccate is derived from the Latin word exsiccare, which means to dry up or to make dry. In Latin, ex means out or thoroughly, while siccare means to dry. The word eventually made its way into Middle English as exsiccaten, and later evolved into the modern English word exsiccate.

Similar spelling words for EXSICCATE

• Exsuctio,
• Exsiccatea,
• Exsuccatio,
• Exsect,
• Exsiccatio,
• waxscot,
• Exscreatio.

Conjugate verb Exsiccate

CONDITIONAL

I would exsiccate

you would exsiccate

he/she/it would exsiccate

we would exsiccate

they would exsiccate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be exsiccating

you would be exsiccating

he/she/it would be exsiccating

we would be exsiccating

they would be exsiccating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have exsiccate

you would have exsiccate

he/she/it would have exsiccate

we would have exsiccate

they would have exsiccate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been exsiccating

you would have been exsiccating

he/she/it would have been exsiccating

we would have been exsiccating

they would have been exsiccating

FUTURE

I will exsiccate

you will exsiccate

he/she/it will exsiccate

we will exsiccate

they will exsiccate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be exsiccating

you will be exsiccating

he/she/it will be exsiccating

we will be exsiccating

they will be exsiccating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have exsiccated

you will have exsiccated

he/she/it will have exsiccated

we will have exsiccated

they will have exsiccated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been exsiccating

you will have been exsiccating

he/she/it will have been exsiccating

we will have been exsiccating

they will have been exsiccating

IMPERATIVE

you exsiccate

we let´s exsiccate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to exsiccate

PAST

I exsiccated

you exsiccated

he/she/it exsiccated

we exsiccated

they exsiccated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was exsiccating

you were exsiccating

he/she/it was exsiccating

we were exsiccating

they were exsiccating

PAST PARTICIPLE

exsiccated

PAST PERFECT

I had exsiccated

you had exsiccated

he/she/it had exsiccated

we had exsiccated

they had exsiccated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been exsiccating

you had been exsiccating

he/she/it had been exsiccating

we had been exsiccating

they had been exsiccating

PRESENT

I exsiccate

you exsiccate

he/she/it exsiccates

we exsiccate

they exsiccate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am exsiccating

you are exsiccating

he/she/it is exsiccating

we are exsiccating

they are exsiccating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

exsiccating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have exsiccated

you have exsiccated

he/she/it has exsiccated

we have exsiccated

they have exsiccated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been exsiccating

you have been exsiccating

he/she/it has been exsiccating

we have been exsiccating

they have been exsiccating