semidrying

adjective

semi·​dry·​ing ˌse-mē-ˈdrī-iŋ 

ˌse-ˌmī-,

-mi-

: that dries imperfectly or slowly

—used of some oils (such as cottonseed oil)

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for semidrying

• amplifying
• beautifying
• certifying
• clarifying
• classifying
• codifying
• crucifying
• edifying
• falsifying
• fortifying
• glorifying
• gratifying

Medical Definition

semidrying

adjective

semi·​dry·​ing -ˈdrī-iŋ 

: that dries imperfectly or slowly

—used of some oils (as rapeseed oil)