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dry vs spray-dry

spray-dry vs dry

dry is a noun but spray-dry is not a noun.

dry is an adjective but spray-dry is not an adjective.

dry and spray-dry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dry Yes Yes Yes No
spray-dry No No Yes No
As verbs, spray-dry is a hyponym of dry; that is, spray-dry is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dry:
  • dry: remove the moisture from and make dry
  • spray-dry: dry by bringing into the form of a spray, through contact with a hot gas
dry (noun) spray-dry (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
dry (adjective) spray-dry (adjective)
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
not producing milk
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
lacking moisture or volatile components
without a mucous or watery discharge
having a large proportion of strong liquor
humorously sarcastic or mocking
practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
not shedding tears
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
unproductive especially of the expected results
lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
having no adornment or coloration
dry (verb) spray-dry (verb)
become dry or drier dry by bringing into the form of a spray, through contact with a hot gas
remove the moisture from and make dry
Difference between dry and spray-dry

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