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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The Met Office calculates that current levels of global warming, caused by greenhouse gases, have already made very wet winters significantly more likely to occur, as warmer air holds more moisture.
From BBC
It might not sound a lot, but for every 1C temperature rise our atmosphere can hold 7% more moisture – this can create heavier rainfall.
From BBC
He kept it closed, hoping the moisture would build up enough to cleanse his eye.
From Literature
This weather setup has driven persistent south-easterly winds driving moisture - and rainfall - into areas like southern England and eastern Scotland, leaving some spots further west sheltered from the worst of the wet weather.
From BBC
Because age, termites and water had attacked wooden beams, the house sat unattached on its foundation; it has been reaffixed, and moisture levels controlled.
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