SINCE 1828
air-dry
adjective
\ -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
verb
air-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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