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moisture

noun

ˈmȯis-chər How to pronounce moisture (audio)
Definition of moisturenext
as in humidity
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night

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Recent Examples of moisture Expect a mixed season, with the best colors most likely in areas that received consistent summer moisture. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 The Weightless Moisturizer delivers long-lasting moisture for visibly supple, replenished skin. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 The element reacts violently with moisture, corrodes rapidly in normal air, and poses an immediate fire hazard if exposed to humidity. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 This matters because different types of produce benefit from different moisture levels. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisture
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humidity
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  • Some Korean beauty creators also describe using it when their skin feels overheated or reactive after exposure to the country’s changing weather and humidity.
    — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The combination of low humidity, low soil humidity and strong winds, will mean that any fire that does spark could spread quickly.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of humidity

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