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drier - What does it mean?

Definition of 'drier'

English

Alternative forms

* dryer

Etymology 1

Noun

(en-noun)
  • One who, or that which, dries; a desiccative.
  • The sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth.
  • (chiefly|British|Canadian) Any substance that accelerates drying.
  • (chiefly|British|Canadian) Catalyst used to promote the drying of paints and varnishes by oxidative crosslinking.
  • Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (dry)
  • Anagrams

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    Similar to 'drier'

    drawer, dryer, dearer, dourer, drear, darer, direr