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MOISTENING Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word moistening. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For MOISTENING

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siccative
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)

dehydrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

desiccating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

verb

• preserve by removing all water and liquids from

• remove water from

• lose water or moisture

drying
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

noun

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

adjective satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

verb

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

evaporating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue

• cause to change into a vapor

• change into a vapor

• become less intense and fade away gradually

Alternatives for SICCATIVE

Alternatives for DEHYDRATING

Alternatives for DESICCATING

Alternatives for DRYING

Alternatives for EVAPORATING

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