Kuivaimena

Kuivaimena is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “as a dryer” or “in the role of a dryer.” It is the translative case of the noun kuivain, which means “dryer” or “drying device.” In Finnish, the translative expresses a change of state or function, so kuivaimena is used to designate something that is used as a drying device or assigned the role of drying.

The term is common in technical and industrial contexts, where equipment may serve as the drying component in a process. In labeling, manuals, and descriptions, kuivaimena clarifies the function of a device within a system.

Examples:

- Laite toimi kuivaimena teollisessa prosessissa. (The device acted as a dryer in the industrial process.)

- Käytä tätä laitetta kuivaimena kosteiden esineiden kuivaukseen. (Use this device as a dryer for drying damp objects.)

Notes: Finnish uses the translative case with nouns ending -na/-nä to express role or state; forms adapt with vowel harmony and other grammar rules. Related terms include kuivain (dryer), kuivaus (drying), and kuivauslaite (drying equipment).

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