Undry

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To cause (something) to be not dry. rare, transitive

    "As we continued to "undry the throat" with a Cognac de guerre, Claudine suddenly interrupted."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not dry. rare

    "If paint is applied and is undry when evening comes, the frosty air of night may destroy the gloss and make the surface paint very unsightly."

Example

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"If paint is applied and is undry when evening comes, the frosty air of night may destroy the gloss and make the surface paint very unsightly."

Etymology

From un- + dry.

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