drier
d rahy er
- n a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
- n an appliance that removes moisture
- a free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
- s humorously sarcastic or mocking
- a lacking moisture or volatile components
- a opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
- a not producing milk
- a (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
- a without a mucous or watery discharge; a small child with a dry nose"
- s not shedding tears
- s lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
- s used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
- s unproductive especially of the expected results
- s having no adornment or coloration
- s (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
- s having a large proportion of strong liquor
- s lacking warmth or emotional involvement
- s practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages; I happen to be teetotal"
- Especially in the drier parts of the world such as the American Southwest, northern China amd the Middle East water recycling could be a way to allow development without .
- The new lawn was more durable, and allowed Wimbledon's groundsmen to keep the soil underneath drier and firmer.
- Already precipitation patterns seem to be changing, making some drier areas like the arid American southwest even drier, and rainy regions even wetter.