desiccate vs dry

desiccate is not a noun while dry is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
desiccate	No	Yes	Yes	No
dry	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, dry is a hypernym of desiccate; that is, dry is a word with a broader meaning than desiccate:

Other hypernyms of desiccate include dry out.

As verbs, dry is a hypernym of desiccate; that is, dry is a word with a broader meaning than desiccate:

Other hypernyms of desiccate include dry out.

desiccate (noun)	dry (noun)
	a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

desiccate (adjective)	dry (adjective)
lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless	free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
	not producing milk
	(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
	opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
	lacking moisture or volatile components
	without a mucous or watery discharge
	having a large proportion of strong liquor
	humorously sarcastic or mocking
	practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
	used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
	not shedding tears
	lacking warmth or emotional involvement
	unproductive especially of the expected results
	lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
	(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
	having no adornment or coloration

desiccate (verb)	dry (verb)
lose water or moisture	become dry or drier
preserve by removing all water and liquids from	remove the moisture from and make dry
remove water from