dryer
noun
dry·er
variant spelling of drier
1 : something that extracts or absorbs moisture
2 : a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)
3 usually dryer : a device for drying
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DRYER Defined for Kids
dryer
noun
dry·er
\ˈdrī-ər\
variants: also
drier
\ˈdrī-ər\Definition of dryer for Students
: a device for removing moisture by using heat or air a clothes dryer
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