This term refers to the moisture-free conditions of pulp paper. It also refers to air containing no vapor.
describes raw clay that contains little moisture. At this stage, the clay cannot join other pieces and cannot be carved, but may be suitable for some other decorative processes and biscuit firing.
A papermaking term used to describe pulp fibers or paper from which all water has been removed. Also known as "oven dry"; is moisture free."
Moisture free (also termed oven-dry, o.d.). A pulp or paper which has been dried to a constant weight at a temperature of 100 to 105 oC in a completely dry atmosphere.
The condition of unfired clay that has no absorbed moisture other than natural humidity.