Glossary

dry laid

Said of masonry that has been laid without the use of mortar.

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dry kiln

An oven for drying and seasoning cut lumber.

Glossary

drying shrinkage

The contraction of plaster, cement paste, mortar, or concrete caused by loss of moisture.

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drying oil, paint oil

A vegetable oil which oxidizes easily on exposure to air and forms a hard, dry film; esp. useful in paints.

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drying inhibitor

A substance added to paints and varnishes to prevent too rapid drying or skin drying; used to promote a high

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