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moisture

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/ · UK /ˈmɔɪstʃə/

moisture means: A small amount of water or other liquid in the air or on or inside something.

noun

SMALL AMOUNT WATERB2

A small amount of water or other liquid in the air or on or inside something.

  • Wipe the moisture off the window.
  • This cream helps your skin retain moisture.
  • The dry soil absorbed all the moisture.

How to use it: moisture in something (There is too much moisture in the soil.)

Similar words: water, dampness

Common phrases: absorb moisture, retain moisture, moisture in something

BEING DAMPC1

The condition of being slightly wet.

  • The meter checks the wood's moisture.
  • Soil moisture varies throughout the year.
  • We measured moisture levels in each room.

Similar words: dampness, wetness

Opposites: dryness

Common phrases: moisture level, moisture content, soil moisture

Questions about moisture

What does moisture mean?

A small amount of water or other liquid in the air or on or inside something.

What is moisture in other languages?

Türkçe: nem · Español: humedad · Français: humidité · Deutsch: Feuchtigkeit · Italiano: umidità · 日本語: 水分

How do you pronounce moisture?

In American English /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/; in British English /ˈmɔɪstʃə/.

How do you use moisture in a sentence?

Wipe the moisture off the window. This cream helps your skin retain moisture.

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