NONDRYING Antonyms
Definition of NONDRYING
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 |