1. the process of drying something partially or before a main drying stage
Usage: technical; industrial

1. to dry something partially or in preparation for further processing
Usage: technical; industrial

Examples

• The predrying stage reduces moisture content before the final kiln drying.
• Predrying the lumber helps prevent warping during the main drying process.
• The factory uses predrying chambers to prepare materials for manufacturing.
• Predrying is essential in ceramic production to avoid cracking.
• They are predrying the textiles before dyeing them.
• The predrying process takes approximately 24 hours.