exsiccation

Example Sentences

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It may now be expected that I should offer some opinion, as to the antiquity and race of this singular exsiccation.

From An Introduction to the mortuary customs of the North American Indians by Yarrow, H. C. (Harry Crécy)

There instead of exsiccation he was confronted by a dreadful humidity, an infertile ooze that seemed almost less susceptible to cultivation than the other.

From The Altar Steps by MacKenzie, Compton

He knew this, too, that bitter things are suitable; for to dry up wounds requires exsiccation.

From Complete Works of Plutarch — Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies by Plutarch

The Flowers.—It has an exceedingly pleasant smell, which is improved by moderate exsiccation; the taste is sub-saline, and somewhat austere.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William

I have been during the last three months undergoing a process of intellectual exsiccation.

From Biographia Epistolaris, Volume 1. by Turnbull, A.