dryness

dryness
noun /ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/
a) a lack of moisture
b) the degree to which something is dry

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  • Dryness — is a property of alcoholic beverages that describes the lack of a sweet taste. This may be due to a lack of sugars, the presence of some other taste that masks sweetness, or an underabundance of simple carbohydrates that can be converted to sugar …   Wikipedia

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  • dryness — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Lack of moisture Nouns 1. dryness, aridity, aridness; desiccation, dehydration, anhydration, dehumidification; thirst; drainage; curing, mummification, freeze drying (see preservation); evaporation. 2.… …   English dictionary for students

  • dryness — dry ► ADJECTIVE (drier, driest) 1) free from moisture or liquid. 2) not yielding water, oil, or milk. 3) without grease or other moisturizer or lubricator. 4) dully factual. 5) unemotional or undemonstrative. 6) (o …   English terms dictionary

  • dryness — noun 1. the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water) (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑waterlessness, ↑xerotes • Ant: ↑wetness • Derivationally related forms: ↑waterless ( …   Useful english dictionary

  • Dryness (medical) — For other uses, see Dry. Dryness is a medical condition in which there is local or more generalized decrease in normal lubrication of the skin or mucous membranes. Examples of local dryness include dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin and vaginal… …   Wikipedia

  • Dryness (taste) — For other uses, see Dry (disambiguation). Dryness is a property of alcoholic beverages that describes the lack of a sweet taste. This may be due to a lack of sugars, the presence of some other taste that masks sweetness, or an underabundance of… …   Wikipedia

  • dryness — noun see dry I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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