moisture
noun
condensed or diffused liquid, especially water.
moistures
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pluralof moisture.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Given the fuel moistures, we should have a little bit of a leg up on that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025
“The fuel moistures would have been too high, and the fire wouldn't have carried.”
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2025
Climate change has led to higher temperatures, increased dry and dead vegetation, low soil moistures and stronger storms.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2023
“The higher the fuel moistures, the tougher it is for fire to ignite and spread.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2021
Big-bellied apples gold or bell-round pears No maiden gathers now; The moistures drip great reeking tears From each old, crippled bough.
From Blooms of the Berry by Madison J. Cawein
