From "Outwitting Calamity"
Note: All of the terms here are "defined" in the very limited sense in which they are used during this program. These are not broadly applicable definitions and are provided only to give attendees of this program a means of quick reference. Always check the other handouts for more complete information!
Air-drying: drying technique used for small numbers of damp or slightly wet books or documents. This technique often results in distortion of materials being dried are more than slightly damp.
Blocking: a type of damage to wet paper, particularly clay-coated paper, in which wet sheets of paper fuse together as they dry.
Cockling: a type of damage to wet paper in which the paper as it dries becomes wavy instead of flat.
Dehumidification: Drying technique for use in limited circumstances, involving use of large dehumidifiers to dry damp to moderately wet books and furnishings in place. Must be initiated within 24 hours of disaster to prevent mold growth.