moisture

noun

mois·ture | \ ˈmȯis-chər

, ˈmȯish-\

Definition of moisture

: liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity

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Examples of moisture in a Sentence

These flowers grow best with moisture and shade. Wool socks will pull moisture away from your skin. The leaves absorb moisture from the air.

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While the storms may move out, the rainy pattern will stay in place through the weekend, thanks to a slow-moving area of low pressure combined with moisture-rich air moving northward off the Gulf and the remnants of a tropical disturbance. — Leigh Morgan, al.com, "Heavy rain possible across Alabama today. And tomorrow. And the weekend.," 6 June 2019 Remove bread and set on a rack to keep moisture from ruining the crunch. — Ann Maloney, nola.com, "Dig into the red, ripe Creole Tomato Fest this weekend," 5 June 2019 Kodachrome maintains its vibrancy, but tends to lose pliability and moisture over time. — Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "How Archivists Saved Damaged WWII Film for 'The Cold Blue'," 23 May 2019 Not all ferns are delicate, requiring constant moisture. — Irene Wanner, The Seattle Times, "In Oliver Sacks’ final book, the writer’s signature charm and self-effacing kindness shine through one last time," 19 May 2019 Owners typically need to repaint the exterior more often because of moisture and humidity. — Alina Dizik, WSJ, "What’s It Take to Sell a Home on Chicago’s Lake Michigan? Patience," 21 Feb. 2019 If there is no moisture in the fabric, pressing is impossible—which can be remedied by misting. — Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, "Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Tabletop Accessories," 11 Feb. 2019 The proprietary complex, which has made appearances in other Rodan + Fields products, helps draw moisture into skin with the help of hyaluronic acid. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Rodan + Fields Just Launched a Fun Line of Face Masks For Every Complexion Concern," 15 May 2019 Store your suede shoes or suede bag in a dark closet that's far away from the bathroom or anyplace that's damp, as the moisture can damage the fabric, as well. — Irene Hwang, Seventeen, "How to Clean Suede Shoes Like a Fashion Pro," 13 May 2019

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