Definition of DRYING

drying

Meanings

Plural: dryings

Verb

  • remove the moisture from and make dry
  • become dry or drier
  • present participle and gerund of dry

Noun

  • The act of drying.
  • The act of drying.
  • A method of food preservation by removing water.

Origin / Etymology

From dry + -ing.

Synonyms

dehydration, desiccation, dry, dry out

Antonyms

wet

Scrabble Score: 11

drying is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
drying is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
drying is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

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