The most important mortality affecting the larval population was most probably caused by the repeated desiccations of the marsh in the summer.
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Desiccation
Synonyms for "desiccation" (49 found)
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Noun(11 words)
desiccation methoddesolvationdrydry outdryingdrying by evaporationdrying methoddrying updrynessdrynessesevaporation
Related words (24)
Adjective(2 words)
low moisturepotted plant dryness
Noun(11 words)
moisture lossmoisture removalmummificationparchparchingplant tissue dehydrationshrivelingshrivellingwater of crystallizationwater source dry-upxeroma
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4 entriesair dryingfreeze dryingoven dryingvacuum drying
Collocations
6 entriesdesiccation chamberdesiccation experimentdesiccation processdesiccation ratedesiccation tolerancerapid desiccation
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1 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
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