dry mass
"Dry mass" has different meanings in scientific and religious contexts, ranging from biological measurements to historical liturgical practices.
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Definition
B2Biology
(technical, academic)The weight of a biological sample after all water has been removed.
Example
- The dry mass of the plant sample was measured after placing it in an oven.
C1Aerospace
(technical)The weight of a rocket including its contents but excluding fuel.
Example
- Engineers calculated the dry mass of the spacecraft before loading the propellant.
C2Roman Catholicism
(historical, religious)A form of the Mass that omits the consecration of the elements.
Example
- During the Middle Ages, a dry mass was often performed during pilgrimages.
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