The Emergence Machine

Drying

process · food · Level 7 · E3

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Emergence definition

The removal of moisture from food through the interaction of air circulation or heat, driven by energy and resulting in a predictable pattern of transformation.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL7L6L5L4L3L2L1L0DryingFoodAnimalWeatherOrganismTemperatureAirCellPhysicsMoistureProcessForceFormActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesDryingL7ActionL1MoistureL2ProcessL2AirL3FoodL6E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Action L1 (requires)
    Understanding action is foundational to the process of drying
  • Moisture L2 (requires)
    The process of removing moisture from food through air circulation or heat, concentrating flavors and enabling long-term storage.
  • Process L2 (requires) Systems sense
    Understanding process is essential for grasping drying
  • Air L3 (requires) polysemous
    The process of removing moisture from food through air circulation or heat, concentrating flavors and enabling long-term storage.
  • Food L6 (requires)
    The process of removing moisture from food through air circulation or heat, concentrating flavors and enabling long-term storage.