Hyphenation of desiccation

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word desiccation? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

des-ic-ca-tion

Definitions of desiccation:

1.	Dryness resulting from the removal of water
2.	The process of extracting moisture

Synonyms of desiccation:

noun	dehydration, dryness, waterlessness, xerotes
noun	dehydration, drying up, evaporation, extraction

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