dry mass
dry mass · dry masses
The mass of a rocket including its contents but without propellantThe mass of a rocket including its contents but without propellant.
Meaning
2 sensesThe mass of a rocket including its contents but without propellant.
(historical)A demonstrative celebration of most of the liturgy of the Mass, omitting the consecration of the elements.
Origin
From dry + mass. In the liturgical sense, a calque of Ecclesiastical Latin missa sicca.From dry + mass. In the liturgical sense, a calque of Ecclesiastical Latin missa sicca.
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plural: dry masses| Singular | dry mass |
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