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dryer

The correct spelling is dryer.

How to pronounce dryer

noun

IPA: /ˈdɹaɪə/

Say it like: Dee-r

The correct spelling is dryer. One who, or that which, dries; a desiccative. For example: "The sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth."

Usage Examples

The sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth.

This towel's dry. Could you wet it and cover the chicken so it doesn't go dry as it cooks?

This well is as dry as that cow.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who, or that which, dries; a desiccative.
  2. 2.A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.
  3. 3.An electric hair dryer.
  4. 4.Any other device or substance, household or industrial, designed to remove water or humidity.
  5. 5.A catalyst used to promote the drying of paints and varnishes by oxidative crosslinking.

adjective

  1. 1.Free from or lacking moisture.
  2. 2.Unable to produce a liquid, as water, oil, or (farming) milk.
  3. 3.Built without or lacking mortar.
  4. 4.Anhydrous: free from or lacking water in any state, regardless of the presence of other liquids.
  5. 5.Athirst, eager.

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