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)

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of semidrying was in 1905

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“Semidrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semidrying. Accessed 5 Feb. 2023.

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semidrying

adjective

semi·dry·ing -ˈdrī-iŋ

: that dries imperfectly or slowly

—used of some oils (as rapeseed oil)

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