dryable
Able to dehumidify
Dryable describes something that can be dried, especially in a clothes dryer: Check the label to see if the sweater is dryable.
The term appears most often on care instructions for fabrics and textiles, distinguishing items safe for machine drying from those requiring air drying or dry cleaning.
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
spandex · breathable · fabric · fibers · weave · knit · synthetic · natural
Uncontrolled rolling descent
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
- fluffLight, soft fibers
- wickingLiquid drawn through fibers
lightweight · absorbent · preshrunk · colorfast · shrinkage · freshen · crisp · patio
Liquid turning to gas
- desiccationComplete removal of moisture
- dehumidifyRemove atmospheric moisture
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- hygroscopicAbsorbs moisture from surroundings
absorbent · arid · parched · anhydrous · wicking · thirsty · sere · drought
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
rayon · spandex · breathable · fabric · fibers · weave · knit · synthetic · natural · towels
tumble
Uncontrolled rolling descent
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
- fluffLight, soft fibers
wicking · lightweight · absorbent · preshrunk · colorfast · shrinkage · freshen · crisp · patio · breeze
evaporation
Liquid turning to gas
- desiccationComplete removal of moisture
- dehumidifyRemove atmospheric moisture
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
hygroscopic · absorbent · arid · parched · anhydrous · wicking · thirsty · sere · drought · desiccate
dryableundryable
Cannot be made arid
waterlogged · saturated · absorbent · water-logged · hygroscopic
dry, dried, dryness, drying, dryer, drier, driest, dryly, drily