Standard Lemma guide

semidrying

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

That dries to a sticky film on exposure to air, without drying completely.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a semidrying oil

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From semi- + drying.