moisture
/'mɔistʃə/
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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
- wetness caused by water
- drops of wet gleamed on the window