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NONDRYING Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word nondrying. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For NONDRYING

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absorbent
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

noun

• a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

arid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking sufficient water or rainfall

• lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless

evaporative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or causing or being caused by evaporation

siccative
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

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

thirsty
adjectiveadj
adjective

• feeling a need or desire to drink

adjective satellite

• needing moisture

• (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous

• able to take in large quantities of moisture

withering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

adjective satellite

• wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction

• making light of

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

parching
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat

Alternatives for ABSORBENT

Alternatives for ARID

Alternatives for SICCATIVE

Alternatives for THIRSTY

Alternatives for WITHERING

Alternatives for DEHYDRATING

Alternatives for DESICCATING

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