Exsiccated

/ɛkˈsɪkeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Completely dried out and preserved, with all moisture removed, often describing preserved specimens.

Etymology

Past participle of 'exsiccate,' describing the state of something that has been thoroughly dried.

Kelly Says

Ancient Egyptian mummies are basically human exsiccated specimens—the dry conditions preserved bodies for thousands of years, which is why we can still study them today!

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