I23 in terms of percentage moisture, as is commonly done, rather than dry weight, tends to give a misleading impression. If the normal moisture content is 80 per cent, a 20 change to 81 per cent indicates a 5 per cent increase in weight since WI =-W = 19 zogw* DETERMINATION OF DRY WEIGHT
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