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air-dry
[ air-drahy ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to dry by exposure to the air.
adjective
- dry beyond further evaporation.
air-dry
verb
- tr to dry by exposure to the air
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Word History and Origins
Origin of air-dry1
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Example Sentences
When you are done, rinse the cutting board thoroughly and let it air dry.
Their method of curing the leaves was to air-dry them and then packing them until wanted for use.
The days are still warm, but the skies are clear, the air dry, and the nights cool.
In composition they differ somewhat by combination with water (of hydration), which they retain in the air-dry condition.
For commercial purposes the weight or density of air-dry or "shipping-dry" wood is used.
For air-dry wood the ratios are considerably lower, particularly in the case of the ultimate strength and the elastic limit.
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