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moisture Definition

mois·ture (mo̵isc̸hər)

noun

water or other liquid causing a slight wetness or dampness

Etymology: OFr moisteur < moiste: see moist

moisture Related Forms
mois·ture·less adjective
moisture Synonyms

moisture

n.

precipitation, mist, drizzle, condensation, dampness, damp; see also fog 1, rain 1.

moisture Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • absorb: A sheet of kitchen towel placed in the bag will help to absorb any moisture.
  • evaporate: Merino can also wick, absorb and evaporate moisture both in its liquid and vaporous state.
  • conserve: Remove any damaged tubers; store good ones in thick paper sacks closed at the neck to conserve moisture.
  • retain: A way to help retain moisture in the basket is to use water gel crystals.
  • suck: Dry enough to suck the moisture out of our skins very efficiently.

Adjective modifier

  • wick: Fabric: 63 % nylon, 23 % polyester, 14 % elastane 220gsm All armourfit® garments wick moisture from the skin.
  • trapped: Trapped Moisture on the floor covering is a breeding ground for micro-organisms.
  • excess: Drying off - The removal of excess moisture from foods during cooking.
  • condensed: Indirect lateral ventilation prevents formation of condensed moisture inside the goggles.
  • atmospheric: The oceans are the major source of the atmospheric moisture that is obtained through evaporation.
  • residual: Cylinders are first heated to drive off any residual moisture followed by thorough purging and evacuation process to create a clean baseline.

Modifies a noun

  • wicking: This garment is a high performance material offering high moisture wicking capabilities, making it an ideal fabric for outdoor use.
  • vapor: The wool fibers actually pull the moisture vapor away from the skin.
  • ingress: Coastal and Ocean kits have a water resistant seal preventing moisture ingress, essential for effective storage at sea.
  • deficit: These, together with the limited rainfall over most aquifer outcrop areas, resulted in a steep increase in soil moisture deficits.
  • absorption: The fat coats flour particles, and prevents moisture absorption which inhibits gluten formation.
  • content: Ideally the moisture content of the seed should be near to nine per cent or just below.

Noun used with modifier

  • wick: Inner layer wicks moisture to the outer layer from where it is dissipated.
  • wicking: Dynamic 4-way stretch materials move with you intuitively, while wicking moisture out and blocking the elements from coming in.
  • soil: The soil moisture sensor measures the vacuum created by the soil by the lack of moisture.

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