CEFR C1

air-dried

adjective

Meaning

Dried by exposure to the air, rather than by heat or a mechanical dryer.

Examples

The artisan crafts were traditionally air-dried before being glazed.
He preferred air-dried wood for its stability and reduced risk of warping.

Synonyms: dried, dehydrated, sun-dried, oven-dried

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air-dried (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɛər ˈdraɪd/

Definition

Dried by exposure to the air, rather than by heat or a mechanical dryer.

Examples

The artisan crafts were traditionally air-dried before being glazed.
He preferred air-dried wood for its stability and reduced risk of warping.

How to Use air-dried

air-dried (collocation): Dried naturally by exposure to air. — "The delicate scarf should be air-dried."

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