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 Definitions of drier  [ˈdraɪ ər]  

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Definition of 'drier' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) drier
one that dries.

2.  drier
any additive to speed the drying of paints, printing inks, etc.

Etymology:  (1300–50)

Definition of 'drier' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) desiccant, drying agent, drier, siccative
a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)

2. (noun) dryer, drier
an appliance that removes moisture


Definition of 'drier' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) drier
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. (noun) drier
drying oil; a substance mingled with the oil used in oil painting to make it dry quickly

3.  drier
alt. of Driest



'drier' - Nearby Entries  

dried milk  dried-out  dried-up  drier  drift apart  drift away  driftage  



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