mummifying

verb

present participle of mummify
as in drying

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  1. drying
  2. shriveling
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  • Despite its size, the product still delivers the same powerful drying technology people have come to expect from Dyson.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • No soap, paper towels or mechanical hand drying graced the kitchen handwash sink.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of drying
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  • Ideal Humidity Your root cellar should have a humidity level between 85 and 95 percent, says Neverman—this will prevent vegetables from shriveling and losing moisture.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Check monthly for signs of shriveling (add moisture), blackening or softening (discard).
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of shriveling
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“Mummifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mummifying. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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