quick-dry

Dries almost instantly

Quick-dry describes materials or products designed to dry rapidly.

Quick-dry fabrics wick moisture away from skin and evaporate it fast—ideal for athletic wear and travel clothing: I packed quick-dry shirts for the hiking trip.

Quick-dry nail polish sets in minutes.

As a verb, to quick-dry hair is to dry it rapidly, usually with heat.

towels

microfiber

Ultrafine synthetic textile threads

compact · lightweight · packable · beach towel · sports towel · swimming · backpacking · shammy · chamois · hair towel

fabric

moisture-wicking

Draws liquid from skin

performance fabric · synthetic · breathable · hiking pants · underwear · socks · microfiber · activewear · camping gear · base layer

paint

latex

Milky plant-derived polymer

nail polish · touch-up · topcoat · sealant · varnish · enamel · water-based · recoat · drying time · cure

adhesive

glue

Bonding substance

  • epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
  • cementCalcium powder binding agent
  • superglueFast-setting permanent adhesive

bonding · curing · setting · craft glue · wood glue · fabric glue · instant · tacky · sealant · caulk

Categories
Opposites
moisture retention

quick-dryabsorbent

Able to soak up

absorbent cotton · cotton · terry cloth · moisture-wicking · flannel

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G