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View synonyms for drying-out

drying-out

[ drahy-ing-out ]

noun

  1. the process of detoxifying an alcoholic patient:

    Drying-out takes time.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of drying-out1

1965–70; noun use (with -ing 1 ) of verb phrase dry out

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Example Sentences

BURGERS It is a mistake to make a burger with very lean beef as they need some fat for flavor and to stop them from drying out.

First thing you want to do is cover your spring roll wrappers with a slightly damp towel to keep them from drying out.

The tip of the roots is protected by a cap, while a layer of cork tissue prevents the drying out of the root body.

I found this method to be a decided success, the oil being prevented from drying out.

In order to have a good hanging basket, it is necessary that some provision be made to prevent too rapid drying out of the earth.

After drying out the flesh is fluffed and the grain dusted with French chalk.

This is a great assistance in drying out, which is the next and final operation.

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