(adj): vs. wet) -- (free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
(adj): preserved by removing natural moisture
(adj): vs. fresh) -- (prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
(adj): lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
(adj): vs. lively) -- (lacking in liveliness or animation
desiccate
(v): preserve by removing all water and liquids from
(v): prevent (food) from rotting
(v): remove water from
(v): remove the moisture from and make dry
(v): lose water or moisture
(v): remove the moisture from and make dry