remoisten

verb

re·moist·en | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈmȯi-sᵊn

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remoistened; remoistening

Definition of remoisten

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: 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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