air-dry

[ air-drahy ]

verb (used with or without object)

, air-dried, air-dry·ing.

1. to dry by exposure to the air.

adjective

1. dry beyond further evaporation.

air-dry

verb

1. tr to dry by exposure to the air

Word History and Origins

Origin of air-dry¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

When you are done, rinse the cutting board thoroughly and let it air dry.

From The Daily Beast

Their method of curing the leaves was to air-dry them and then packing them until wanted for use.

From Project Gutenberg

The days are still warm, but the skies are clear, the air dry, and the nights cool.

From Project Gutenberg

In composition they differ somewhat by combination with water (of hydration), which they retain in the air-dry condition.

From Project Gutenberg

For commercial purposes the weight or density of air-dry or "shipping-dry" wood is used.

From Project Gutenberg

For air-dry wood the ratios are considerably lower, particularly in the case of the ultimate strength and the elastic limit.

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