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Dry: A term applied to any form of wine or liqueur to denote a lack of sweetness. 'Dry' champagne is, however, not as free of sugar as 'brut'

Dry Tack Free: That stage of drying when the paint no longer feels sticky or tacky when lightly touched.

Dry Dust Free: That stage of drying when particles of dust that settle upon the surface do not stick to the paint film.

Machine Drying: Coffee must be dried, either directly after picking (in the dry method) or after fruit removal (in the wet method). Sun drying is often replaced or supplemented by drying with machines, eith . . . 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.

Wet-On-Dry: Painting over a dry layer of paint. It's much easier to control than wet-in-wet. Most acrylic painters use this technique.

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

Dry To Sand: That stage of drying when a paint film can be sanded without the sandpaper sticking or clogging.

Dry To Recoat: That stage of drying when the next coat can be applied.

Dry To Handle: That stage of drying when a paint film has hardened sufficiently so the object or surface painted may be used without marring.