re·moist·en
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remoistened; remoistening
Definition of remoisten
: to moisten (something) again
remoisten a sponge Containers that have been allowed to dry out completely should be placed in a tub of water for 20 to 30 minutes to remoisten the potting mix. — The Boone (Iowa) News-Republican
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“Remoisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remoisten. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of remoisten was in 1811
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