moisture
Americannoun
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condensed or diffused liquid, especially water.
moisture in the air.
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a small quantity of liquid, especially water; enough liquid to moisten.
noun
Other Word Forms
- moistureless adjective
Etymology
Origin of moisture
1325–75; Middle English; moist, -ure; compare Middle French moistour
Example Sentences
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Over the years, the company has embraced baggier fits, jorts, western-wear trends, lighter-weight pants and pants with moisture control in an effort to reignite demand from consumers battling higher living costs.
From MarketWatch
Sodium phosphate is used to preserve moisture and enhance flavor in processed foods, while carrageenan is added to thicken and stabilize products like meats.
From Los Angeles Times
"We need to wait for the rains to stop and for the soil moisture to decrease", Luigi D'Angelo, the Civil Protection Agency's head of emergency management, told AFP.
From Barron's
The rain has stopped for now, but the air is thick with moisture and salt, as though the rain stirred up the ocean.
From Literature
Warmer air holds more moisture, fueling heavier snowfall, and combined with aging infrastructure, even predictable winter events can become crises.
From Salon
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