Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The process by which an amalgam of gold is evaporated, as in gilding.

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Examples

  • Eventually we made it to the temple and, after extensive drying-off in the sun, went inside.

    TravelPod.com Recent Updates 2009

  • We have extensive experience of drying-off after Galway, you should see the rain in the West. "

    Irish Blogs From Bath to Cork with Baby Grace 2010

  • We have extensive experience of drying-off after Galway, you should see the rain in the West. "

    Irish Blogs From Bath to Cork with Baby Grace 2010

  • Milking young and thin cows once a day (OAD) or 16 hour milking or drying-off these cows should also be considered before starting to feed supplement. "

    ScreenTalk 2009

  • Milking young and thin cows once a day (OAD) or 16 hour milking or drying-off these cows should also be considered before starting to feed supplement. "

    ScreenTalk 2009

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