dryer
noun
dry·er
variant spelling of drier
1
: something that extracts or absorbs moisture
2
: a substance that accelerates drying (as of oils, paints, and printing inks)
3
usually dryer
: a device for drying
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
This hair dryer automatically lowers its temperature as the nozzle draws closer to your scalp, protecting it from heat damage.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
This intelligent ionic hair dryer takes styling to the next level.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
These include lighting, thermostats, locks, robot vacuums, refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, ovens, smoke alarms, air quality monitors, EV chargers, and more.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Dryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dryer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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