Definition of drier Drier

/dɹajˈɚ/ - [drayer] - dri•er

We found 10 definitions of drier from 4 different sources.

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What does drier mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

drier - an appliance that removes moisture
  dryer
  appliance durable goods for home or office use
  clothes drier, clothes dryer a dryer that dries clothes wet from washing
drier - a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
  desiccant, drying agent, siccative
  chemical agent an agent that produces chemical reactions
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • drier (Noun)
    One who, or that which, dries; a desiccative.
  • drier (Noun)
    Any substance that accelerates drying.
  • drier (Noun)
    Catalyst used to promote the drying of paints and varnishes by oxidative crosslinking.
  • drier (Noun)
    Alternative spelling of dryer.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • drier (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.
  • drier (n.)
    Drying oil; a substance mingled with the oil used in oil painting to make it dry quickly.
  • drier (superl.)
    Alt. of Driest

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