dampening

Verb

Present participle of dampen.

Noun

(plural dampenings)

The act of making or becoming damp.

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In lithographic printing the surface of the stone, which is practically level, is protected by dampening against taking the ink except where the design requires.
Dampening her scarf, she closed her eyes and wiped most of the dust from her face.

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