Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Exsiccation

👉 Exsiccation is a scientific term that refers to the phenomenon of a substance or material being separated from another substance in a chemical reaction. It occurs when a substance is heated and then allowed to cool, causing it to separate into its constituent elements. This process is often referred to as exsiccation because it resembles the way water splits into gas and liquid.

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