English noun: drier | |||
1. | drier (substance) a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture) | ||
Synonyms | desiccant, drying agent, siccative | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chemical agent | ||
2. | drier (artifact) an appliance that removes moisture | ||
Synonyms | dryer | ||
Broader (hypernym) | appliance | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | blow drier, blow dryer, clothes drier, clothes dryer, hair drier, hair dryer, hand blower | ||