Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dry-out
verb
/draɪ aʊt/
Definition
To remove moisture or liquid from something, causing it to become dry.
Examples
- After a heavy rain, the ground took a few days to dry out.
- Make sure you dry out your shoes after walking in the rain.
- We need to dry out the wet towels before putting them away.
Meaning
Dry-out refers to the process by which something loses its moisture content, either through evaporation or desiccation.
Synonyms
- desiccate
- dehydrate
- evaporate