SINCE 1828
semidrying
adjective
semi·dry·ing
| \ ˌse-mē-ˈdrī-iŋ
, ˌse-ˌmī-, -mi-\
, ˌse-ˌmī-, -mi-\
Definition of semidrying
: that dries imperfectly or slowly
—used of some oils (such as cottonseed oil)
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semidrying
adjective
semi·dry·ing
| \ -ˈdrī-iŋ
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Medical Definition of semidrying
: that dries imperfectly or slowly
—used of some oils (as rapeseed oil)
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