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† resiccate, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. L. type *resiccāt-, f. re- re- + siccāre to dry: cf. desiccate.] absol. To have a drying effect.
1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 338 It calefies moderately, resiccates manifestly, and is somewhat astrictive. So † resiˈccation, drying up. Obs. rare.
1615Crooke Body of Man 267 The shutting vp and resiccation of these vessels within a few dayes after the birth. |