drier

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology 1

dry +‎ -er (“agent suffix”)

[edit] Noun

drier (plural driers)

  1. (chiefly Commonwealth of Nations) Any substance that accelerates drying.
  2. (chiefly Commonwealth of Nations) Catalyst used to promote the drying of paints and varnishes by oxidative crosslinking.
  3. Alternative spelling of dryer.

[edit] Etymology 2

dry +‎ -er (“comparative suffix”)

[edit] Adjective

drier

  1. comparative form of dry: more dry

[edit] Anagrams

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