moisture meaning
EN[ˈmɔɪstʃɚ]US
WMoisture
- Moisture refers to the presence of a liquid, especially water, often in trace amounts. Small amounts of water may be found, for example, in the air (humidity), in foods, and in various commercial products.
- NounPLmoisturesSUF-ure
- A moderate degree of wetness.
- That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.
- All my body’s moisture Scarce serves to quench my furnace-burning heat. -William Shakespeare
- (medicine) Skin moisture noted as dry, moist, clammy, or diaphoretic as part of the skin signs assessment.
- A moderate degree of wetness.
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- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- Corn starch, likewise, adds little since its primary functions are to absorb leftover moisture and decrease friction in the diaper area, which is unnecessary with current paper diaper designs.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of moisture in English Dictionary
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- en moistures
- en moistured
- en moistureless
- en moistureproof
- en moisture scan
Source: Wiktionary