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spray-dry vs dry

dry vs spray-dry

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

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

spray-dry and dry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spray-dry No No Yes No
dry Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, dry is a hypernym of spray-dry; that is, dry is a word with a broader meaning than spray-dry:
  • spray-dry: dry by bringing into the form of a spray, through contact with a hot gas
  • dry: remove the moisture from and make dry
Other hypernyms of spray-dry include dry out.
spray-dry (noun) dry (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
spray-dry (adjective) 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
spray-dry (verb) dry (verb)
dry by bringing into the form of a spray, through contact with a hot gas become dry or drier
remove the moisture from and make dry
Difference between spray-dry and dry

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