izvetavanje
Izvetavanje is a term used in South Slavic languages to describe the loss of moisture from a substance, leading to wilting, drying, or desiccation. The word is used across disciplines, including agriculture, horticulture, food technology, and materials science, to denote moisture removal that may be natural or intentional.
Etymology: The term stems from prefix iz- meaning out or away, combined with a root related to
In agriculture and horticulture: Izvetavanje refers to water stress in plants, when soil moisture is insufficient
In food technology and preservation: The term describes the dehydration of foods to lower water activity and
In materials science and construction: Izvetavanje can describe drying or desiccation of materials such as wood