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dri⋅er

1[drahy-er]
–noun
1. a person or thing that dries.
2. any substance added to paints, varnishes, printing inks, etc., to make them dry quickly.
3. dryer (def. 1).

Origin:
1300–50; ME dreyere (as surname). See dry, -er 1

dry⋅er

[drahy-er]
–noun
1. Also, drier. a machine, appliance, or apparatus for removing moisture, as by forced ventilation or heat: hair dryer; clothes dryer.
2. drier 1 (defs. 1, 2).
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dri·er 1 also dry·er   (drī'ər)   
n.  
  1. One that dries.

  2. A substance added to paint, varnish, or ink to speed drying.

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Main Entry: drier
comparative of DRY
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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