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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According to Fuentes, this process increases heat and moisture transfer, accelerates sea ice loss, and promotes the formation of even more leads, reinforcing the cycle.
From Science Daily
The storms came from multiple atmospheric rivers that carried large plumes of moisture from the tropics during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, CBS News reported.
From BBC
The NWS warned of a "broad plume of moisture" producing heavy rain in California on Christmas Day, adding there was a "moderate risk" of excessive rainfall over southern parts of the state.
From Barron's
When pressed on that decision, Mr. Moore makes vague reference to a pre-deployment “matrix,” which his own department has admitted was based on inaccurate moisture readings.
These include a flame-resistant outer shell, a middle moisture barrier that blocks germs while allowing airflow, and an inner lining designed to help regulate body temperature.
From Science Daily
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