noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
dry method; dry-type; without using water
Used as a modifier (often with の) to describe processes, equipment, or methods that do not involve water or liquid. Common in technical and industrial contexts.
この工場では乾式の製造方法を採用している。
This factory uses a dry manufacturing method.
乾式コピー機は水を使わない。
Dry-type copiers do not use water.