1. the process of removing moisture or water from something

1. causing something to become dry or lose moisture

Examples

• The drying of the clothes took several hours in the humid weather.
• She hung the wet towels outside for natural drying.
• The drying process removes all moisture from the fruit.
• He used a drying agent to preserve the flowers.
• The drying wind made her skin feel rough.
• Air drying is gentler on delicate fabrics than machine drying.
• The drying rack was full of freshly washed dishes.