Drying: meaning, definitions and examples

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drying

 

[ หˆdraษชษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

laundry

The process of removing moisture from something that is wet.

Synonyms

dehydration, desiccation, evaporation

Examples of usage

  • The drying of clothes on a clothesline.
  • She used a hairdryer for quick drying of her hair.
Context #2 | Noun

food

The process of preserving food by removing its moisture content.

Synonyms

dehydration, desiccation, evaporation

Examples of usage

  • The drying of fruits and vegetables for long-term storage.
  • Beef jerky is made through the drying of meat.
Context #3 | Verb

wet object

To remove moisture from something that is wet.

Synonyms

dehydrate, desiccate, evaporate

Examples of usage

  • She is drying her wet clothes on a rack.
  • He used a towel to dry off after swimming.

Translations

Translations of the word "drying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น secagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trocknen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengeringan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒัˆั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ suszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนพ็‡ฅ (ใ‹ใ‚“ใใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉchage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurutma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑด์กฐ (geonjo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌููŠู (tajfif)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suลกenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suลกenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒ็‡ฅ (gฤnzร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suลกenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurrkun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะฟั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒจแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gamskhraleba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurutma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secado

Etymology

The word 'drying' originates from the Middle English word 'dryngen' which means to make or become dry. The concept of drying has been a vital part of human history, allowing for the preservation of food, textiles, and other materials. Through various methods such as air drying, sun drying, or using mechanical devices, the process of drying has evolved to become an essential technique in many industries.

See also: dried, dry, dryness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,745, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.