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Dry Socket: A localized inflammation of the tooth socket following an extraction due to infection or loss of a blood clot

Dryland Farming: A system of producing crops in semi-arid regions (usually with less than 20 inches of annual rainfall) without irrigation. Dryland farmers often try to rebuild soil moisture by leaving the l . . . View Full Definition

Drying Out: Encouraging loss of body fluids by limiting fluid intake, eliminating salt, sweating heavily and/or using diuretics.

Drywall: A construction material used as a basis for interior walls in a home. Drywall is composed of an inner core of chalk with a paper facing on each side.

Heraldry: An art that dates back to the ancient custom of distinguishing nations, such as the Greeks and the Romans, military leaders and important officers by a badge on their shields. Later came exa . . . View Full Definition

Laundry (Money): The manipulation of money obtained in a wrongful manner, for example theft, so as to seem to have originated from a lawful source. An example is to pay the unlawful money into an overseas ba . . . View Full Definition

Drying Marks: Marks on the film emulsion caused by uneven drying and resulting in areas of uneven density, which may show up in the final print.

Drying Cabinet: Vented cabinet equipped with suspension clips for drying films.

Dry-Hole: A well drilled in hopes of finding oil or natural gas that fails to make commercial production rates.

Dry Weight: The weight of an engine exclusive of any fuel, oil, and coolant.