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\ ˈer-ˈdrī 
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\Definition of air-dry
(Entry 1 of 2)
: dry to such a degree that no further moisture is given up on exposure to air
air-dry
verbair-dried; air-drying; air-dries
Definition of air-dry (Entry 2 of 2)
: to dry by exposure to air
: to become dry by exposure to air
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The first known use of air-dry was in 1846
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