moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯis-chər 
ˈmȯish-
: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
Examples of moisture in a Sentence
These flowers grow best with moisture and shade.
Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin.
The leaves absorb moisture from the air.
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The silkscreen complex creates a smooth, dewy finish that preps skin perfectly for makeup while locking in moisture for up to 72 hours.
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
The moisture can create a perfect haven, if bacteria is present, to reproduce when the baked potato cools down while wrapped in foil and hits a temperature of 135 F to 41 F.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
As cold air flows over the unfrozen and comparatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, warmth and moisture are transmitted to the lower atmosphere.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The storm was then forecast to move East, gathering more moisture along the way and gaining strength from Wednesday night into Thursday night, resulting in moderate to heavy snowfall over northern New England and the higher elevations in central New England.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024
The moisture can create a perfect haven, if bacteria is present, to reproduce when the baked potato cools down while wrapped in foil and hits a temperature of 135 F to 41 F.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
As cold air flows over the unfrozen and comparatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, warmth and moisture are transmitted to the lower atmosphere.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
The storm was then forecast to move East, gathering more moisture along the way and gaining strength from Wednesday night into Thursday night, resulting in moderate to heavy snowfall over northern New England and the higher elevations in central New England.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisture. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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moisture
noun
mois·ture
ˈmȯish-chər
ˈmȯis-
: a small amount of liquid that causes moistness : dampness
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