moistened; moistening
ˈmȯis-niŋ 
ˈmȯi-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make moist
add more water as needed to moisten the dough
: to become moist
Examples of moisten in a Sentence
Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.
The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened.
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It can also be used in baking to moisten muffins, cakes, and pancakes.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Keep roots mulched and moistened, and protect saplings from freezing temperatures until the weather is right for planting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
With gloved hands, press lightly on the top so the ingredients are moistened by the milk.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
Add 7 tablespoons of the ice-cold water and pulse on and off to moisten.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Keep roots mulched and moistened, and protect saplings from freezing temperatures until the weather is right for planting.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
With gloved hands, press lightly on the top so the ingredients are moistened by the milk.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moisten
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“Moisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisten. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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