drying
Americanadjective
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causing dryness.
a drying breeze.
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designed to become or capable of becoming dry and hard on exposure to air.
noun
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the action or process of making or becoming dry
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Also called (not now in technical usage): seasoning. the processing of timber until it has a moisture content suitable for the purposes for which it is to be used
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nondrying adjective
- undrying adjective
Etymology
Origin of drying
Example Sentences
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St. Aubin said he worries that healthcare may be holding up the labor market in terms of growth in jobs, and that job openings may be drying up.
From MarketWatch
Taking my handkerchief, I started drying him off.
From Literature
In testing, adjustments to slurry mixing and drying steps reduced the internal ionic resistance of experimental electrodes by as much as 40% -- a major barrier to fast charging.
From Science Daily
The Met Office thinks that, during the summer months, despite an overall drying trend, there are likely to be increases in the intensity of summer rainfall events too.
From BBC
Mom peeked out from the kitchen, drying her hands on a dish towel.
From Literature
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