DEHUMIDIFYING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dehumidifying

verb

present participle of dehumidify

as in drying

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Determined to create a formula that wasn’t cakey, heavy, or drying, Brown infused her formula with hydrating ingredients.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
The Audi pair almost had a similar problem when Gabriel Bortoleto spun on a greasy but drying track that also caught out and wrecked Verstappen on the opening lap.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of drying

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In addition to air-frying, the Joule also has toasting, baking, broiling, roasting, proofing, reheating, slow cooking, warming and dehydrating functions, as well as settings for bagels, pizza and cookies.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Guidance from Michigan State University recommends pretreating fruit by soaking it in a mixture of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and cold water, and steam blanching vegetables before dehydrating them.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of dehydrating

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Suddenly, pest populations are large enough to make a meaningful impact, and one too many afternoons of 100+ degree weather have begun desiccating leaves.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Improving safety in the field Key innovations for the new tissue include the ability to hold water at room temperature for months on end without desiccating or needing refridgeration.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of desiccating

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