drying

Etymology

From dry +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɹaɪ.ɪŋ/, [ˈd͡ʒɹaɪ.ɪŋ]
• Rhymes: -aɪɪŋ

Verb

drying

1. present participle and gerund of dry

Noun

drying (countable and uncountable, plural dryings)

1. The act of drying.

   Synonyms: dehydration, desiccation

   Hyponyms: freeze-drying, lyophilization, cryodesiccation; desiccation (hyponymous when denoting extreme form)

   1. A method of food preservation by removing water.

      Hyponyms: freeze-drying, lyophilization, cryodesiccation

Anagrams

• grindy