moisture

[ mois-cher ]

/ ˈmɔɪs tʃər /

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noun

condensed or diffused liquid, especially water: moisture in the air.

a small quantity of liquid, especially water; enough liquid to moisten.

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Origin of moisture

1325–75; Middle English; see moist, -ure; compare Middle French moistour

Related formsmois·ture·less, adjective

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Examples from the Web for moisture

The excessive snowfall was due to an abundance of moisture in the storm system.
Hercules, Schmercules. Here Are America’s 5 Worst Blizzards|Nina Strochlic|January 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On one hand, warmer air can hold more moisture than cool air can, so moisture content will increase with global temperatures.
Can You Blame Moore on Global Warming?|Josh Dzieza|May 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They protect the flesh from the heat, allowing the fish to steam in its own moisture.
Alice Waters’ Favorite Vineyard|Sophie Menin|August 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
This plant will thrive best in a deep, rich soil, where there is plenty of moisture.
The Vegetable Garden|Anonymous

By keeping the surface broken and well pulverized the moisture rises sufficiently to insure a crop.
Our Italy|Charles Dudley Warner
The whole scene came back on him, and a moisture sprang to his eyes.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete|Gilbert Parker
The warmth and moisture of the mouth make these matters decompose quickly.
A Practical Physiology|Albert F. Blaisdell
They should therefore only be pressed sufficiently to allow the excess of moisture to be extracted.
Photographic Amusements, Ninth Edition|Walter E. Woodbury and Frank R. Fraprie

British Dictionary definitions for moisture

moisture

/ (ˈmɔɪstʃə) /

noun

water or other liquid diffused as vapour or condensed on or in objects

Derived Formsmoistureless, adjective

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Word Origin and History for moisture

moisture

mid-14c., from Old French moistour "moisture, dampness, wetness" (13c., Modern French moiteur), from moiste (see moist).

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