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| | '''Drying''' is a process consisting of the removal of water or another solvent by evaporation from a solid, semi-solid or liquid. It may hence refer to eg: |
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| '''Drying''' is a process consisting of the removal of water or another solvent by evaporation from a solid, semi-solid or liquid. It may hence refer to a range of drying activities, such as: | |
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| * [[Drying of foods (Practical Action Brief)|Drying food]] | | * [[Drying of foods (Practical Action Brief)|Drying food]] |
| * Drying of clothes and household items after washing | | * Drying of clothes |
| * Drying of plants such as flowers or grasses for handiwork | | * .... |
| * Drying of grasses, seeds, etc. for feeding livestock, companion animals, fish, etc.
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| * Drying of items affected by flooding or water damage
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| * Drying of building products that need to harden to set in place (e.g. concrete)
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| * Drying of paint
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| * Drying of adhesives
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| * Drying of hands, the body, hair, after bathing, washing or swimming
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| == Things to consider when drying ==
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| There are various things that can arise when using a drying process. These include:
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| * The need to remove sufficient moisture to prevent the growth of mould
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| * The need to dry sufficiently to prevent chafing or other skin problems for human beings and animals
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| * Avoiding cooking or baking items instead of drying them (this can happen if the temperature used is too high)
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| * Storage of dried food items needs to account for preventing pests, moisture and loss to elements such as wind or water
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| * Ensuring sufficient setting of anything that needs to hold other things in place (e.g. adhesives, concrete)
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| * Completing tasks that require drying in suitable conditions. For example, painting a building when the temperature is appropriate (neither too hot nor too cold), when it's not too windy, etc.
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