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moisten Definition

mois·ten (mo̵isən)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to make or become moist

moisten Related Forms

mois·tener noun

moisten Synonyms

moisten

v.

wet, sprinkle, dampen, saturate, drench, moisturize, waterlog, steep, sog, sop, dip, rinse, wash, wash over, wet down, humidify, water, water down, squirt, shower, rain on, splash, splatter, bathe, steam, bedew, spray, mist, sponge; see also soak 1.

moisten Usage Examples

Object

  • swab: Do the same for the tricolor inkjet print cartridge, using a clean, moistened cotton swab to avoid any contamination.
  • cloth: The device produces a water spray to moisten the cloth during cleaning, rinsing away any stain debris.
  • mouth: Please note if the mouth is very dry moisten mouth and gum before use.
  • tissue: Final cleaning with tissues moistened with alcohol may be beneficial.
  • skin: Have a shower or bathe in water to moisten the skin before entering the sauna.
  • edge: Place some filling in the center of each round and moisten edges with water, fold over and press edges together thumb and finger.

Preposition: with

  • water: Boards should be cleaned with a sponge moistened with a little water.
  • alcohol: Final cleaning with tissues moistened with alcohol may be beneficial.
  • solution: Clean only with a cloth moistened with a mild soap solution.
  • saline: When electrodes are in short supply they may be reused after moistening with saline or gel before being taped to the patient's chest.
  • juice: In each case, top with a knob of butter and moisten with a little fruit juice, wine or cider.
  • milk: Stray cats will not be fed anything except dry cat food moistened with a little milk.

Preposition: before

process: The coffee powder is moistened before the actual brewing process starts.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: Stir in the flour thoroughly, then moisten with the stock.
  • lightly: Lightly moisten the interior of your oven with water.
  • slightly: His eyes moistened slightly but he shook it away; it was his duty, and he and he alone must do it.
  • thoroughly: All potting soil should be thoroughly moistened prior to filling your containers.
  • simply: Should Algosteril adhere to the wound surface, simply moisten with saline solution to remove.
  • just: Just moisten the under arm areas and rub approx.

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