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English noun: drier

1. drier (substance) a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)


Synonymsdesiccant, drying agent, siccative


Broader (hypernym)chemical agent

2. drier (artifact) an appliance that removes moisture


Synonymsdryer


Broader (hypernym)appliance


Narrower (hyponym)blow drier, blow dryer, clothes drier, clothes dryer, hair drier, hair dryer, hand blower









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