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Definition of Drier
1. Noun. A substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture).
Exact synonyms: Desiccant, Drying Agent, Siccative
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
Derivative terms: Desiccate, Dry, Dry
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
Derivative terms: Desiccate, Dry, Dry
2. Noun. An appliance that removes moisture.
Exact synonyms: Dryer
Generic synonyms: Appliance
Specialized synonyms: Clothes Drier, Clothes Dryer, Blow Drier, Blow Dryer, Hair Drier, Hair Dryer, Hand Blower
Derivative terms: Dry, Dry
Generic synonyms: Appliance
Specialized synonyms: Clothes Drier, Clothes Dryer, Blow Drier, Blow Dryer, Hair Drier, Hair Dryer, Hand Blower
Derivative terms: Dry, Dry
Definition of Drier
1. n. One who, or that which, dries; that which may expel or absorb moisture; a desiccative; as, the sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth.
2. compar. of Dry,
Definition of Drier
1. Noun. (chiefly Commonwealth) Any substance that accelerates drying. ¹
2. Noun. (chiefly Commonwealth) Catalyst used to promote the drying of paints and varnishes by oxidative crosslinking. ¹
3. Noun. (alternative spelling of dryer) ¹
4. Adjective. (comparative of dry) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Drier
1. one that dries [n -S] - See also: dries
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