moisture
ˈmɔɪstʃər
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Definition of moisture - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
humiditytiny drops of water in the air
  • The moisture in the air made it feel humid.
dampness humidity
2.
naturestate of being slightly wet or damp
  • The moisture of the soil was perfect for planting.
dampness humidity
3.
medicalTECH.skin wetness noted in medical assessmentsTECH.
  • The nurse checked the patient's skin moisture for signs of fever.
dampness wetness
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Expressions with moisture

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amount of water gas in the air around a place
The moisture in the air made the room feel sticky.
restore water content to something
The cream helps to replenish moisture in dry skin.
able to keep water or dampness from causing harm
This paint is moisture-resistant and perfect for bathrooms.
amount of water present in a material or substance
The lab measured the moisture content of the soil samples carefully.
not allowing water or dampness to pass through
The container is moisture-tight to protect the food.
instrument used to measure how much water is in a material
The inspector used a moisture meter to check the walls for dampness.

Origin of moisture

Latin, moistus (wet)

Terms with moisture included in their meaning

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dryadj.
climate
lacking moisture or water
driedadj.
no moisture
not still wet
dryv.
evaporation
lose moisture or become free from it
appliance
machine that removes moisture from clothes or hair
dryv.
preservation
preserve food by removing moisture
water
small drop of liquid or moisture
dewn.
morning moisture
small drops of water on plants in the morning
dewn.
condensation
moisture forming drops on cool surfaces at night

Examples of moisture in a sentence

  • The moisture collected on the windows overnight.
  • Moisture collected on the leaves overnight.
  • The air was filled with moisture after the rain.
  • The doctor noted moisture on the patient's palms.
  • Moisture levels on the skin were monitored closely.

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  1. French:humidité, ...
  2. German:Feuchtigkeit, Nässe, ...
  3. Italian:umidità, ...
  4. Spanish:humedad, humedecimiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:humidade, ...
  6. Chinese:湿气, 皮肤湿度, ...
  7. Japanese:湿気, 皮膚の湿度, ...
  8. Arabic:رُطُوبَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחוּת, ...
  10. Russian:влажность, увлажненность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:волога, вогкість, ...
  12. Hindi:नमी, गीलापन, ...

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