moisten

moist·en

verb \ˈmȯi-s^ən\

moist·enedmoist·en·ing\ˈmȯis-niŋ, ˈmȯi-s^ən-iŋ\

Definition of MOISTEN

transitive verb

: to make moist

intransitive verb

: to become moist

— moist·en·er \ˈmȯis-nər, ˈmȯi-s^ən-ər\ noun

Examples of MOISTEN

1. Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.
2. The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.

First Known Use of MOISTEN

1580

Related to MOISTEN

Synonyms: bedew, damp, dampen

Antonyms: dry

Related Words: bathe, lave; douse (also dowse), drench, impregnate, saturate, soak, souse, steep, wash, water, wet; humidify; dip, dunk, immerge, immerse; flush, irrigate, rinse, sluice; refresh, rehydrate, remoisten

Near Antonyms: dehumidify, dehydrate, desiccate, parch, scorch, sear

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