moisten

moist·en

verb \ˈmȯi-s^ən\

: to make (something) slightly wet : to make (something) moist

: to become slightly wet

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

Full 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