Drier and Damp

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Drier noun - A substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture).

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Damp is an antonym for drier in topics: sarcastic, dull, moistureless.

Nearby Word: dried

Damp adjective - Containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture.

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Drier is an antonym for damp.

Nearby Words: dampen, dampened, damper, damped, dampness

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