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1air–dry
adjective \-ˈdrī\
Definition of AIR-DRY
: dry to such a degree that no further moisture is given up on exposure to air
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First Known Use of AIR-DRY
1846
2air–dry
verb
: to dry something by placing it in an open area where there is a lot of moving air
Full Definition of AIR-DRY
transitive verb
: to dry by exposure to air
intransitive verb
: to become dry by exposure to air
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First Known Use of AIR-DRY
1886
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