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nondrying

nondrying

5.4
Does not become dry when left in the air, like some paints or lotions
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈdraɪɪŋ/
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  • The lotion contains a nondrying formula to keep your skin moisturized.

Examples

  • This paint is made with a nondrying oil base.

  • I prefer nondrying adhesives for my projects.

  • Artists sometimes prefer nondrying oils for blending colors over longer periods.

  • This paint is nondrying and remains workable.

  • This lotion is great for sensitive skin because it is nondrying and moisturizes effectively.

  • She prefers using nondrying cleansers to avoid irritating her skin.

  • Many dermatologists recommend nondrying products for people with dry skin.

Synonyms

air-dry
vsnondrying
  • Specialized
4.1

Dry enough that it does not give off water when left in the air

is intended not to dry when left in air, focusing on design or purpose

Antonyms

dried
1 1.0

Something that is no longer wet because its water has gone away

Surface Forms

nondrying positive

Morphology

nondrying = drying (transparent) = non + dry + ing

The meaning is a straightforward negation: the productive prefix 'non-' negates 'drying' to mean 'not becoming dry'.

Etymology

Nondrying is made of the prefix non- meaning 'not' (as in nonstick) and drying from dry meaning 'not wet'. So nondrying means 'not drying' or 'made to stay moist', which is why some paints or lotions stay wet longer.