Definition

Noun 1. Wetness caused by water; small amounts of water present in a substance or on a surface. This refers to the presence of liquid, especially water, in small quantities, often making something slightly wet or damp. It is not a large amount of water like a puddle, but rather a fine film or small drops.

Usage

Moisture is an uncountable noun. It describes the general condition or presence of water in a form that is not free-flowing. It is commonly used when discussing climate, skin care, food preservation, construction, and plant care.

Examples

• The moisture in the air made the day feel much hotter and more humid.
• This lotion helps to lock in mousture and keep your skin hydrated.
• Check the soil for moisture before watering the plant again.
• The walls were damaged by moisture seeping in from the foundation.

Advanced Usage

• "To absorb/draw moisture": To take in or soak up water.
  • Silica gel packets are used to absorb moisture and keep products dry.
• "To retain/lock in moisture": To keep water from escaping.
  • Covering food helps it retain moisture while cooking.
• "Moisture content": The amount of water present in a material, often measured as a percentage.
  • The moisture content of the firewood was too high for it to burn efficiently.

Variants and Related Words

• Moist (adj): Slightly wet; damp.
  • The cake was deliciously moist.
• Moisten (verb): To make something slightly wet.
  • Please moisten the sponge before cleaning.
• Moisturize (verb): To add moisture to something, especially skin.
  • It's important to moisturize your hands in the winter.

Synonyms

• Dampness: A state of being slightly wet, often unpleasantly so.
• Humidity: Moisture in the air.
• Wetness: The state of being covered or saturated with liquid (can be a more general term).

Antonyms

• Dryness: The state of being free from moisture or liquid.
• Aridity: Extreme dryness, especially of climate.

Noun

1. wetness caused by water
   • drops of wet gleamed on the window