water-free
Lacking any moisture
Water-free describes something containing no water or designed to function without it.
The term appears in chemistry for anhydrous compounds, in cosmetics for formulations that skip water as an ingredient, and in conservation contexts: water-free car wash, water-free urinals.
Synonymous with waterless, though water-free emphasizes absence while waterless often emphasizes the alternative method.
Containing no water
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- desiccantMoisture-absorbing material
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
hygroscopic · chemical synthesis · reagent · dry cleaning · powder coating · lubricant · hydraulic fluid · electroplating
Containing no water
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
- freeze-driedDehydrated while frozen
- powderedCrushed to fine particles
- instantBriefest unit of time
shelf-stable · dried fruit · jerky · hardtack · pemmican · biltong · dried herbs · milk powder
Containing no water
- oil-basedUsing petroleum as solvent
- balmHealing topical preparation
- stick deodorantSolid underarm freshener
- pressed powderSolidified facial cosmetic
shelf-stable · concentrated · dry shampoo · compact · travel-friendly · lightweight · silicone-based · emollient
Able to withstand aridity
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- dry farmingCultivation without artificial watering
- xeriscapingLow-irrigation garden design
low-impact · sustainable · closed-loop · reclaimed · permaculture · regenerative · climate-resilient
anhydrous
Containing no water
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- desiccantMoisture-absorbing material
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
silica gel · hygroscopic · chemical synthesis · reagent · dry cleaning · powder coating · lubricant · hydraulic fluid · electroplating · semiconductor
anhydrous
Containing no water
- dehydratedSeverely lacking moisture
- freeze-driedDehydrated while frozen
- powderedCrushed to fine particles
instant · shelf-stable · dried fruit · jerky · hardtack · pemmican · biltong · dried herbs · milk powder · bouillon
anhydrous
Containing no water
- oil-basedUsing petroleum as solvent
- balmHealing topical preparation
- stick deodorantSolid underarm freshener
pressed powder · shelf-stable · concentrated · dry shampoo · compact · travel-friendly · lightweight · silicone-based · emollient
drought-resistant
Able to withstand aridity
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- dry farmingCultivation without artificial watering
xeriscaping · low-impact · sustainable · closed-loop · reclaimed · permaculture · regenerative · climate-resilient