Origin: French
suffix -ier
Drier has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
2
an appliance that removes moisture
3
Alternative spelling of dryer
Adjective
1
comparative form of dry: more dry
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