Desiccate (verb)

1. To dry out thoroughly, especially in order to preserve or preserve the freshness of (something).
2. To remove moisture from (something).

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin desiccat- "dried up", from the verb desiccare, from de- "thoroughly" + siccare "to dry".

Examples:

1. The fruit was desiccated in the sun to make dried fruit.
2. The herbs were desiccated to preserve their flavor and aroma.
3. The flowers were desiccated to use as decoration in the home.
4. The bones were desiccated to prevent decay.
5. The wet clothes were desiccated in the dryer to get rid of the moisture.