drying up

(noun) the process of extracting moisture. Synonyms: dehydration, desiccation, drying up, evaporation.

(verb) lose water or moisture. Synonyms: exsiccate, dehydrate, dry up, desiccate. Example: "In the desert, you get dehydrated very quickly."

(verb) dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture. Synonyms: mummify, dry up. Example: "A mummified body was found."