Abbr. for drainage fixture unit.

Abbr. for deflection

Abbr. for Deep Foundations Institute

A starch-like compound having strong adhesive properties; an amorphous, odorless, sweetish-tasting, white, water-soluble gum; used as a wallpaper adhesive.

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and below which moisture is likely to condense; varies with

Pumping water from a site to maintain a dry and stable condition during construction.

To remove water from an excavated job site, usually by draining or pumping.

Crystallization in glass.