airdried
Left to evaporate
Airdried describes something dried by exposure to air rather than by heat or mechanical means: airdried herbs, airdried lumber.
The process is slower but often preserves qualities that faster methods destroy.
Also spelled air-dried or air dried.
Firm and breakable
- brittleLiable to shatter
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- cracklyMaking small sharp sounds
- leatheryResembling animal hide
shriveled · wizened · stiff · papery · chewy · firm · tough · desiccated
Cured meat snack
- biltongCured dried meat snack
- pemmicanConcentrated portable meat provisions
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
raisins · prunes · figs · dates · apricots · anchovies · stockfish · dry-cured
Excessive fluid loss
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
airflow · ambient · room-temperature · hanging · racking · curing · aging · conditioning
Containing no synthetic substances
- untreatedNot given care
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- preservative-freeWithout decay-preventing chemicals
- additive-freeContaining no supplements
wholesome · pure · raw · unadulterated · organic · artisanal · homemade · rustic
Minimally stressful on body
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- greenColor of vegetation
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- renewableCapable of restoration
crisp
Firm and breakable
leathery · shriveled · wizened · stiff · papery · chewy · firm · tough · desiccated · parched
jerky
Cured meat snack
- biltongCured dried meat snack
- pemmicanConcentrated portable meat provisions
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
charcuterie · raisins · prunes · figs · dates · apricots · anchovies · stockfish · dry-cured · seaweed
dehydration
Excessive fluid loss
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
ventilation · airflow · ambient · room-temperature · hanging · racking · curing · aging · conditioning
chemical-free
Containing no synthetic substances
- untreatedNot given care
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- preservative-freeWithout decay-preventing chemicals
additive-free · wholesome · pure · raw · unadulterated · organic · artisanal · homemade · rustic · traditional
low-impact
Minimally stressful on body
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- greenColor of vegetation
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
renewable · zero-waste · off-grid · solar-powered · passive