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  Dry measure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Dry rot, a decay of timber, reducing its fibers to the condition of a dry powdery dust, often accompanied by the presence of a peculiar fungus ({Merulius lacrymans), which is sometimes considered the cause of the decay; but it is more probable that the real cause is the decomposition of the wood itself.
Dry stove, a hothouse adapted to preserving the plants of arid climates.
Dry wine, that in which the saccharine matter and fermentation were so exactly balanced, that they have wholly neutralized each other, and no sweetness is perceptible; -- opposed to sweet wine, in which the saccharine matter is in excess.
dictionaries.cc /Dry_measure   (1167 words)

  
 Liquid and Dry Measurement Equivalents
In the United States, liquid measurement is not only used for liquids such as water and milk, it is also used when measuring other ingredients such as flour, sugar, shortening, butter, and spices.
Dry measurements are not typically used in U.S. recipes; dry measurements are used mainly for measuring fresh produce (e.g.
The two most commonly used units of weight (or mass) measurement for cooking in the U.S. are the ounce and the pound.
www.goodcooking.com /conversions/liq_dry.htm   (249 words)

  
 Rulemaking Informal: 1998-09-25 Dry Cleaning ATCM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
means the portion of the drying cycle that begins when the heating mechanism deactivates and the refrigerated condenser continues to reduce the temperature of the air recirculating through the drum to reduce the concentration of perchloroethylene in the drum.
Dry cleaning equipment may include, but is not limited to, a transfer machine, a vented machine, a converted machine, a closed-loop machine, a reclaimer, or a drying cabinet.
For dry cleaning equipment installed after the effective date of this control measure in the district, the manufacturer's operating manual for all components of the dry cleaning system shall be retained for the life of the equipment.
www.arb.ca.gov /toxics/atcm/percatcm.htm   (5826 words)

  
 Measuring Tips & Techniques - Hormel Foods Personal Chef Tips & Ideas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Measuring spoons are used to measure small quantities of both dry and liquid ingredients.
Graduated and adjustable measuring cups are used to measure dry ingredients, such as flour, sugar, oats, rice and solid ingredients, such as shortening and peanut butter.
Add these types of dried ingredients to a measuring cup by pouring it into the cup until it is over filled and then level the ingredients using a straight edge, such as the back edge of a knife.
www.hormel.com /personalchef?req=tipsandideas/article/584   (2115 words)

  
 howto_measure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Measures are classified as either dry measures or fluid.
With measuring you have to find the specific measuring device- cup or spoon, and all their graduations- then measure and flatten the dry ingredients, or hold the liquid ingredients eye level to make sure you have the right amount.
It is easier to exactly measure a gram on a digital scale that weighs up to 5Kg than it is to measure a gram on an analog scale -or a scale that uses springs or a series of weights to move the dial.
www.baking911.com /howto_measure.htm   (2978 words)

  
 Quaker Kitchen Baking Classes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
To measure granulated or powdered sugar, corn meal, wheat germ and oats, spoon into dry measuring cup and level even with the top of the cup with a metal spatula.
Measure liquid ingredients such as milk, vegetable oil and fruit juice in a glass or plastic measuring cup with a spout for pouring.
To measure liquid ingredients Small amounts of liquid ingredients should be measured in measuring spoons by carefully filling with liquid until it reaches the top of the spoon.
www.quakeroatmeal.com /kitchen/classes/class.cfm?categoryid=3§ionid=2   (747 words)

  
 - Hormel Foods Personal Chef Tips & Ideas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
British (Imperial) names for the measure, such as teaspoon or tablespoon, are named the same as the United States units, however, the measured amounts are not the same for liquids but are the same for dry measures.
When using a measuring utensil, the ingredients should be even with the top of the utensil or the line indicating the correct amount, such as a 1/2 cup or full cup line on a measuring cup.
British linear measurements are the same as linear measurements in the United States as are the measurement of dry ingredients in pints, quarts, pecks, bushels, and pounds.
www.hormel.com /PersonalChef?req=tipsandideas/article/482   (1251 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - dry measure
Pint, liquid or dry measurement of volume or capacity.
A liquid pint is equal to 16 fluid ounces or half a liquid quart (0.473 liter), while a dry...
Quart, unit of liquid or dry measure of volume or capacity.
encarta.msn.com /dry+measure.html   (158 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
- The capacity of a measure shall be 1 bushel, a multiple of the bushel, or a binary submultiple of the bushel, and the measure shall not be subdivided or double-ended.
The bottom of a measure, other than a basket, shall be perpendicular to the vertical axis of the measure and shall be flat, except that a metal bottom may be slightly corrugated.
On a wooden measure other than a basket, of a capacity of 1 quart or more, this reinforcement shall be in the form of a firmly attached metal band.
ts.nist.gov /ts/htdocs/230/235/h44-05/Word/4.45-H44-05-Z.doc   (693 words)

  
 Ag Answers: Dry measure: Factor moisture into corn harvesting
According to Thomison, corn will normally dry approximately 0.75 percent to 1 percent per day in favorable drying weather during the early warmer part of the harvest season, which runs from mid- to late September.
Drying from 25 percent to 20 percent requires about 45 GDDs per point of moisture.
During a warm, dry fall, grain moisture loss per day ranged from 0.76 percent to 0.92 percent.
www.agriculture.purdue.edu /agcomm/aganswers/story.asp?storyID=3781   (567 words)

  
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Therefore, sifting before measuring is not necessary, and, in fact, because of its nature, the flour tends to pass right through the sifter.
When measuring flour by weight, it is not necessary to sift the flour before measuring as sifting merely adds air to the flour.
It is recommended that a measure with subdivisions and with a headspace above the mark to be measured be used to measure liquids which flow.
www.library.ubc.ca /ereserve/hunu201/fdmanual/page1.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Cocktails
2/3 measure dry Gin, 2/3 measure Pernod, 2/3 measure Whiskey.
1/3 measure Cognac, 1/3 measure dry Gin, 1/3 measure Cointreau.
1/3 measure Cointreau, 2/3 measure dry Gin, 2 dashes Pastis or Sambucca (aniseed flavoured liqueur).
www.pubs2000.com /cocktails.htm   (4387 words)

  
 Wraps Supports - Best Prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Measure your wrist circumference for correct size: Specify size and Left/Right.
"Measure evenly around the fullest part of your expanded chest for correct size.X Small 33-35in, Small 35�-37 � in., Medium 38-40 � in., Large 40 � - 43in., X Large 43�-47� in, XX Large 47 � - 51 � in.
Measure around the hand at the base of the fingers.
www.disabledonline.com /wrightstuff_wraps.php   (2837 words)

  
 Measuring
Brown sugar, on the other hand, is pressed firmly into a dry measure so it holds the shape of the cup when it is turned out.
Measure solid shortening by pressing it firmly into a dry measuring cup or spoon with a rubber scraper.
When a liquid is measured in a measuring spoon, fill the spoon to the top, but don't let it spill over.
www.bhg.com /bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/BakingBasics_07242002.xml&categoryid=/templatedata/bhg/category/data/food.xml&page=2   (535 words)

  
 Code of Federal Regulations: 21 CFR 101.105 - Declaration of net quantity of contents when exempt
This shall be expressed in the terms of weight, measure, numerical count, or a combination of numerical count and weight or measure.
(2) Statements of fluid measure shall be in terms of the U.S. gallon of 231 cubic inches and quart, pint, and fluid ounce subdivisions thereof, and shall: (i) In the case of frozen food that is sold and consumed in a frozen state, express the volume at the frozen temperature.
(3) Statements of dry measure shall be in terms of the U.S. bushel of 2,150.42 cubic inches and peck, dry quart, and dry pint subdivisions thereof.
vm.cfsan.fda.gov /~lrd/CF101105.HTML   (1529 words)

  
 Imperial Measures of Volume   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It seems that the cup used for measuring is a 'wet' cup, and there is no cup measuring half a dry pint.
The dry measures of volume seem to be mostly used for amounts greater than a pint (if we ignore spoon measures).
I like the comment "Simply use the measure that is specified in your recipe" since the words 'pint', 'quart' and indeed 'ounce' occur in both wet and dry forms.
www.gwydir.demon.co.uk /jo/units/volume.htm   (2028 words)

  
 Related WordNet synsets for SUMO concept VolumeMeasure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
a unit of capacity for dry commodities (as fruit or grain)
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 1/60th fluid dram or 0.059194 cubic centimeters
a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
icosym-nt.cvut.cz /kifb/wordnet/_volume_measure.html   (740 words)

  
 Santharian Measures and Weights   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This weights and measures standard was elaborated and defined under the rule of the Erpheronian King Thar and later on introduced in the United Kingdom of Santharia as well (with only a few minor modifications).
Measure is used to measure distances at sea or other areas which contain liquids.
Tally Measure is used to measure precious metals, ore or gems.
www.santharia.com /compendium/measures_and_weights.htm   (654 words)

  
 peck --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In the United States the peck is used only for dry measure and is equal to 8 dry quarts, or 537.6 cubic inches (8.810 litres).
In Great Britain the peck may be used for either liquid or dry measure and is equal to 8 imperial quarts (2 imperial gallons), or one-fourth imperial bushel, or 554.84 cubic inches (9.092 litres).
In Great Britain the peck may be used for either liquid or dry measure and is equal to 8 imperial quarts (2 imperial gallons), or one-fourth imperial bushel,...
www.britannica.com /eb/article?tocId=9058906   (720 words)

  
 The Wine News Magazine - Taking Dry Riesling's Measure
By tradition, this fruit is fermented to complete dryness and the juice is usually permitted to remain in contact with the lees for an extended period to develop richness and power.
The 2001 Dry Riesling from Claiborne & Churchill ($15) is fairly representative with its golden hue and fresh, honeyed nose of ripe peaches, lemon grass, apple blossom and subtle notes of marzipan and jasmine.
Big-style, rich yet dry Rieslings exhibiting firm acidity, minerality, and in the best wines, a distinctive grand cru vineyard character, which, because of the huge variety of soils, makes for radically different aromas and flavors, including peach, citrus, tropical fruit, petrol, flowers, stones and earth, and sometimes a note of honeycomb.
www.thewinenews.com /febmar03/cover.asp   (6712 words)

  
 How to Measure Dry Ingredients - eHow.com
Measure teaspoon and tablespoon measurements with a set of standard measuring spoons.
Measure cup measurements with a set of standard dry measuring cups.
These are useful for converting spoon measurements into cup measurements, and for converting volume measurements into weight for use with kitchen scales.
www.ehow.com /how_13871_measure-dry-ingredients.html   (331 words)

  
 Care of the Person - Preparing Food/Dry Measure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
A measuring spoon is chosen and taken to a table.
The child is shown how to take one measuring spoon and fill it with flour.
He is shown how to take the knife with his dominant hand and holding the spoon of flour over the flour container, level it off with the knife and put the measured flour in the empty container.
www.montessoriworld.org /praclife/pfooddry.html   (118 words)

  
 Richard Strand's Nuristân Site: Kâmviri Lexicon
kâš'e˜ N. dry volume measure: "bushel" (about 14 Kâbuli paw in weight of grain).
dry measure: = 1/4 kâš'e˜ or 1/2 tr'iaza.
dry measure: = about 4 Kâbuli paw in weight of grain.
users.sedona.net /~strand/Nuristani/Kamkata/Kom/KomLanguage/Lexicon/ObjSizeMeas.html   (156 words)

  
 Practice Consumer Choices Clover Class - Measuring Equipment
To measure the dry ingredients he knows he needs to use standard measuring equipment.
I grant that 2 is a one-cup measuring cup.
2 is a one-cup measuring cup and 1 will not hold one cup (it is 6 oz).
www.ext.nodak.edu /county/williams/4-H/2004samplemeasequ.htm   (181 words)

  
 Hammond Drysuits :: Dry Suits Sales :: Dry Suit Repairs
measure, we can accommodate any specific requirements that you may have.
repair service for all makes of dry suit, with a turn around time of no more than 5 working days for drysuit repairs.
We specialise in dry suits for children and the disabled.
www.hammond-drysuits.co.uk   (334 words)

  
 Measure 4 Measure: Sites That Do the Work For You
Convert between metric, U.S. liquid and dry measures, British Imperial liquid and dry measures, Old Russian liquid and dry measures, and cooking measures.
One board foot is the nominal quantity of lumber derived from a piece of rough green lumber 1 inch thick and 1 foot wide by 1 foot long.
Supply the gauge you'd like, enter a series of measurements and decide whether you'd like to hand or machine knit and the directions will be supplied.
www.wolinskyweb.net /measure.htm   (4483 words)

  
 ODA Measurement Standards Division Farm markets
Weight, count, or dry measure in units of 1 peck, 1/2 bushel, or 1 bushel
Weight or dry measure in units of 1 peck, 1/2 bushel, or 1 bushel
Weight or dry measure in units of 1/2 dry pint, 1 dry pint, or 1 dry quart
www.oregon.gov /ODA/MSD/farm_market_guide.shtml   (870 words)

  
 Bulk Potpourri for Fragrance Crafting - Countryside Farms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Note: Remember, the law requires that potpourri and botanicals be sold by weight and or dry volume measure.
When comparison shopping for bulk botanicals; remember some vendors sell ingredients as "heaping cups" which is an inaccurate volume measurement, unfair to consumers, and not legal under state law.
Countryside® sells only using the approved U.S. Dry Weight method, but provides you dry volume measurements to help those planning to fill containers, making fragrant pillows and sachet bags.
www.countrysidefarm.org /Bulk_Potpourri.html   (1062 words)

  
 Merriam-Webster Online
measure> b : the dimensions, capacity, or amount of something ascertained by measuring c : an estimate of what is to be expected (as of a person or situation) d (1) : a measured quantity (2) :
2 a : an instrument or utensil for measuring b (1) : a standard or unit of measurement -- see
: as (1) : poetic rhythm measured by temporal quantity or accent; specifically :
www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=dictionary&va=measure   (290 words)

  
 Divesuits at Robin Hood Watersports
We have a wide range of suits to choose from, all of which can be
Our dry suits are custom made to your own measurements.
Any advice or recommendation given is followed or acted upon entirely at your own risk.
www.roho.co.uk /divesuits   (269 words)

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