A household appliance that dries laundry by tumbling heated air.

• Also called a tumble dryer or clothes dryer.

A handheld device that blows warm air to dry hair.

• Also called a blow dryer.

Any device or installation used to remove moisture from materials or air.

• Includes industrial dryers, hand dryers, and food dehydrators.

A chemical additive that accelerates the drying of oils and varnishes.

• Also called a siccative or drier.

A person whose job is to dry or dehydrate materials.

• One who dries.