dry mass

Etymology
From. In the liturgical sense, a.

Noun

 * 1)  The mass of a rocket including its contents but without propellant.
 * 2)  A demonstrative celebration of most of the liturgy of the Mass, omitting the consecration of the elements.
 * 1)  A demonstrative celebration of most of the liturgy of the Mass, omitting the consecration of the elements.