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Dryness

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A lack of moisture. uncountable

    "Dr. Khorana added that this is especially true of cleansers that feature surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate, as this class of ingredients can cause “dryness, irritation and eczema.”"

  2. 2
    objectivity and detachment wordnet
  3. 3
    The degree to which something is dry. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs wordnet
  5. 5
    the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water) wordnet

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English dryenesse, drynesse; equivalent to dry + -ness.

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