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air-dry

[ air-drahy ]
/ ˈɛərˌdraɪ /

verb (used with or without object), air-dried, air-dry·ing.

to dry by exposure to the air.

adjective

dry beyond further evaporation.

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Origin of air-dry

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby air-dry

air door, Airdrie, air drill, airdrome, airdrop, air-dry, air duct, -aire, Airedale, air embolism, air engine
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air-dry

verb -dries, -drying or -dried

(tr) to dry by exposure to the air
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