Air-dry

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To dry by exposure to the air. transitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    That is free of moisture to the degree possible by exposure to; naturally dried. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    not giving off moisture on exposure to the air wordnet

Synonyms

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bakeblotbrushburncuredehumidify

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"These towels air-dry very quickly."

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