moisten Definition
mois·ten (mo̵is′ən)
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to make or become moist
moisten Related Forms
mois′·tener noun
moisten Synonyms
moisten
v.
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.
Browse dictionary entries near moisten
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- ‹ moire
- ‹ Moira
- ‹ moiré
- ‹ moil
- ‹ moiety
- ‹ moidore
- ‹ mohur
- ‹ Mohs scale
- ‹ Mohorovičić discontinuity
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