かさつく

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

become dry and rough; lose moisture

Describes a surface or substance becoming dry, rough, or lacking moisture, often with a slightly unpleasant texture. Related to the onomatopoeia カサカサ.

See also: カサカサ

• 冬ふゆになると肌はだがかさつく。

  My skin gets dry and rough in winter.

• このパンはもうかさついている。

  This bread has already dried out.