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tumble dryer
(redirected from tumble-drying)

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tumble dryer, tumble drier
n
a machine that dries wet laundry by rotating it in warmed air inside a metal drum Also called tumbler dryer tumbler
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tumble dryer n (Brit) → asciugatrice f

tumble dryer مجفف ملابس bubnová sušička tørretumbler Trockner στεγνωτήριο secadora kuivauskone sèche-linge aparat za sušenje rublja asciugabiancheria 回転式乾燥機 회전식 탈수기 droogtrommel tørketrommel suszarka bębnowa máquina de secar roupas, secador de roupa сушильный барабан torktumlare เครื่องอบผ้าให้แห้ง çamaşır kurutma makinesi máy sấy quần áo 滚筒式干衣机


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CAPTION(S): CLEAN-LIVING: Using your washing line more often rather than tumble-drying clothes is a simple, cost-free way of helping the environment
The company is also advising customers to save money and energy by incorporating steps into your spring clean: n Use a thermometer to check your fridge is at the correct temperature; n Convert to low energy lightbulbs which use around a fifth of the electricity of conventional lamps; n Insulate your hot water tank; n Consider other insulation measures such as double-glazing; n When doing laundry - if you can't peg your washing out then remember to spin clothes before tumble-drying.
Removing moisture by centrifugal force is more efficient than the more conventional method of tumble-drying.
 
 
 
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