drier
1. a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) • Syn: desiccant, drying agent, siccative • Derivationally related forms: dry, desiccate (for: desiccant) • Hypernyms: chemical agent 2. an appliance that removes moisture • Syn: dryer • Derivationally related forms: dry • Hypernyms: appliance • Hyponyms: clothes dryer, clothes drier, hand blower, blow dryer, blow drier, hair dryer, hair drier
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