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drying

n.
US //ˈdɹaɪɪŋ// UK //dɹˈaɪɪŋ// dry·ing
  1. 1 the act of drying (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    the process or act of making something dry.

    the gerund form acting as a noun to denote the process of moisture removal.

    Example

    The drying of the fruit takes several days in the hot sun.

    Example

    Industrial drying of timber requires precise temperature control to prevent the wood from warping or cracking during the process.
Origin

From dry + -ing.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 20, 2026