dry heat

noun

: hot temperatures with little moisture in the air
the desert's dry heat

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The hammam routine involves mixed use of the herbal steam room, dry heat sauna, stimulating Swiss shower, cool mist room, aqua massage vitality pool, and a warm marble belly stone; not to mention a vigorous body scrub followed by a purifying cleanse and 60- or 90-minute massage. Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025 The original Anova Precision Oven debuted at $599, but the 2.0 version launching today for $1,199 adds a welcome upgrade to the countertop convection and steam combi oven that can prep food using a unique combination of both wet and dry heat. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 5 Nov. 2024 Dry compresses are often easy-to-use, and some people prefer a dry heat. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 Making a dry warm compress can be tricky, so many people who prefer dry heat opt to purchase a microwaveable heating pad. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dry heat 

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“Dry heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20heat. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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