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drying

UK
/ˈdraɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈdraɪ.ɪŋ/
drying out

Translations

dryingnoun
dryings
pl
The drying of the clothes took longer than expected due to the humid weather.
Le séchage des vêtements a pris plus de temps que prévu à cause du temps humide.
Additional translations
dessiccationSurtout dans un registre technique ou scientifique.
Synonyms
dehydration
evaporation
desiccation
drying out
dryingadjective
more drying
Comp.
most drying
Super.
UK
/ˈdraɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈdraɪ.ɪŋ/
séchantPour un phénomène ou un agent qui fait sécher quelque chose, ou qui est en train de sécher.
The drying wind quickly evaporated the morning dew from the grass.
Le vent séchant a rapidement évaporé la rosée du matin sur l’herbe.
Additional translations
desséchantSurtout au sens d’assécher; registre parfois technique ou figuré.
Synonyms
desiccating
evaporative
dehydrating
dryverb

drying

Gerund

dried
Past Simple
dried
Past Participle
drying
Gerund
UK
/draɪ/
US
/draɪ/
She used a towel to dry her hair after the shower.
Elle a utilisé une serviette pour sécher ses cheveux après la douche.
Additional translations
déshydraterSurtout dans le contexte de la conservation des aliments.
Synonyms
desiccate
dehydrate
evaporate
dissipate
remove moisture
Antonyms
moisten
dampen
wet

Definitions

dryingnoun
The process of removing moisture from something.
The drying of the clothes took longer than expected due to the humid weather.
A period or state in which something becomes dry.
The drying of the paint will take a few hours before it is completely set.
dryingadjective
Causing or designed to remove moisture or make something dry.
The drying wind quickly evaporated the morning dew from the grass.
Becoming dry or losing moisture.
The drying paint on the wall needed a few more hours before it was completely set.
dryverb
To remove moisture from something, typically by exposing it to air or heat.
She used a towel to dry her hair after the shower.
To become free of moisture or liquid.
The paint will dry in about two hours.
To preserve food by removing moisture.
They dry the fruits to make them last longer.
To cause something to become dry, often by wiping or blotting.
He dried the dishes with a clean cloth.
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