moisture
[mois-cher]
noun
condensed or diffused liquid, especially water: moisture in the air.
a small quantity of liquid, especially water; enough liquid to moisten.
Origin of moisture
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Related Words for moisture
rain, humidity, water, fog, sweat, mist, precipitation, perspiration, wateriness, dew, wet, damp, drizzle, wetness, danknessExamples from the Web for moisture
Contemporary Examples of moisture
The excessive snowfall was due to an abundance of moisture in the storm system.
On one hand, warmer air can hold more moisture than cool air can, so moisture content will increase with global temperatures.
They protect the flesh from the heat, allowing the fish to steam in its own moisture.
Historical Examples of moisture
This will mix all the food and distribute the moisture equally.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
The clouds are formed from the moisture present by the action of the sun's heat.
A spasm of pain contracted his features and drew beads of moisture to his forehead.
Chip, of the Flying UB. M. Bower
You must wipe every piece well, to dry it from the blood and moisture.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
The deck, when he reached it, was wet, but not with the moisture of the scrubbing.
In a Steamer Chair and Other StoriesRobert Barr
moisture
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