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noun

condensed or diffused liquid, especially water: moisture in the air.

a small quantity of liquid, especially water; enough liquid to moisten.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see moist, -ure; compare Middle French moistour

Related forms

mois·ture·less, adjective

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a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.

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The actual amount of moisture vapor that a given volume of air can hold depends almost entirely on the temperature of that air.

Susceptibility to rot from moisture is one of the main weaknesses of straw-bale construction.

These are even harder to handle than moisture contents and vortex velocities.

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The actual amount of moisture vapor that a given volume of air can hold depends almost entirely on the temperature of that air.

Susceptibility to rot from moisture is one of the main weaknesses of straw-bale construction.

These are even harder to handle than moisture contents and vortex velocities.

Each yields cured compost over varying periods of time depending on contents, moisture and frequency of turning.

But a good rainy season throughout the winter months will be essential for soil moisture.

Rhinos and pigs wallow and coat themselves in mud, which protects them from the sun and helps to keep moisture in their skin.

The other thing to consider, especially when thinking about how you'll flavor your honey, is moisture content.

That's why some prefer to tape their bags shut in the hopes of closing out excess moisture.

Drink plenty of fluids to increase moisture in your body.

The more veggies, the more moisture you'll have, usually.

Crops grown in fields endure any number of natural fluctuations in soil chemistry, moisture and temperature.

In order for the organic materials to break down, compost needs moisture and oxygen.

The fact that moisture transfers heat to the poles should be obvious to climate scientists.

They eat their own faeces to acquire additional moisture in the heat of the desert.

Black plastic sheeting, sold in rolls, conserves moisture and suppresses weeds.

The fog helped the trees lock in moisture during the drier summer months.

For men who have forgotten to block, there is an aloe-and-green-tea moisture gel for burns.

If moisture is determined to be rain, not sweat, all traffic must immediately cease.

Walkers then had to fry the sliced potatoes for longer to drive out the extra moisture.

As it rises, the moisture condenses to form clouds, which are jostled by internal turbulence.

The film he created was not only edible and transparent, but it was also a barrier to moisture and a better barrier to oxygen.

Also steer clear of lightweight or shriveled bulbs, since these may have lost too much moisture to recover well.

When the material is relatively dry, the pores in the synthetic fiber layers bind to each other, locking in remaining moisture.

Moisture will destroy the edges and you will get popping.

Moisture from the body then dissolves the vaccine and it spreads into the skin in minutes.

Moisture is an essential ingredient in composting, particularly when you include more fibrous browns, such as dried leaves.

More heat means more moisture and so more ice at the poles.

Adding a few inches of mulch will help retain moisture.

Fahrenheit also invented a hygrometer for measuring the moisture content of air.

Failure to do so will allow moisture to enter and get in behind the paint.

Mold is a sign of moisture problems, and mold can occur in any type of building.

Check the moisture level of the compost as you move it.

Causing rain is much more difficult since it requires more moisture.

Get tips on one of the best ways to maintain soil moisture and minimize the need to weed more.

If the warm air contains water vapor and it encounters cooler air, the moisture condenses into water droplets.

For those wondering why mold grows on ceilings, doors or other surfaces besides the bathing area, it's because moisture escapes.

Sensors can be scattered on fields to measure moisture and temperature and to tell farmers when is the best time to plant crops.

When surrounding areas experience droughts, many animals survive by migrating to the steep slopes, where mists provide moisture.

The loss of excess moisture in the body really takes the fat cells in the bone tissue.

You'll find that some need littlewater once established, while others require regular moisture throughout the growing season.

Gorrie knew they relied on heat and moisture to propagate.

The so-called pelletization process concentrates energy and reduces moisture content.

All tanks suffer from from excess moisture creeping in.

The moisture condenses on the beetle's back end and flows down to its mouth.

Currey and his team found that the secret to the finely tuned tools is, indeed, in the antlers' moisture content.

It's also important to cover the tops of the pots with soil, since exposed peat acts as a wick to draw moisture from the soil.

Dunbar said researchers are testing sensors that gauge moisture within a levee.

And drought-prone regions benefit from the clustered hoof prints, which capture what meager moisture falls from the sky.

One of the primary meanings of transpire is to give off moisture.

Always check the moisture level and break up any clumps you find.

Earth's poles are heated by moisture instead of sunlight.

Free blooming during warm months if given good light, regular moisture from spring to fall, and fast-draining soil.

Keeping the fire at the right temperature required certain types of wood, with a certain degree of moisture content.

Pearson has said the errors resulted in part from too much moisture when it scanned the answer sheets to be graded by machine.

The study showed infiltration rates for moisture are almost double.

Brakenridge's system uses satellite instruments originally designed to monitor soil moisture and atmospheric water vapor.

It's true-mosquitoes get dinner signals from your exhaled carbon dioxide, along with your body heat and moisture.

Wood ferns grow best in rich soil with plenty of organic matter and regular moisture.

The shiny surface, too, helps stop chafing and even heavy cotton jeans have moisture wicked-away quickly by the leather.

One quality of humus that is often overlooked is its ability to retain moisture.

The main purpose here is to conserve soil moisture and reduce wind erosion.

Check the moisture level of the materials as you mix them.

The result is land that retains what little moisture it receives.

Barley labeled quick-cooking has had its outer hull removed so that moisture can penetrate faster.

Allegedly, the negative ions open pores and replenish moisture.

If moisture has formed on the outside of the foil, then condensation is the cause of the water.

Increased storm activity is a result of more energy and moisture in the atmosphere due to increased global temperatures.

Every few weeks, turn the pile with a rake or pitchfork to circulate the air and moisture.

Less moisture being trapped at the poles as ice proves that global cooling is occurring already.

Before watering, check soil moisture with your index finger.

Firing hardens the raw clay, sets color glazes and reduces the clay's porosity so it absorbs less moisture.

Usually grows in areas of high moisture where snowdrifts melt.

The moisture particles are so small that they can bend the light and alter its appearance to the observer.

They need ample moisture from onset of growth through bloom period but little moisture during summer.

Also, have a chimney cap installed at the top of the chimney to keep moisture from working its way down into the brickwork.

Simply put, groundwater is moisture that is stored in the earth.

Rain occurs when clouds are too cool to support the moisture.

Plants need steady moisture and soil rich in organic matter.

The shellac seals the wood enough to keep it from absorbing moisture and swelling.

Temperature, moisture and barometric pressure also play a role.

The moisture has been pressed out of it, so it stands up to grilling and sautéing.

If moisture is the cause, the paint usually peels down to the bare wood or masonry.

In ditches and in sandy soil of moderate moisture content.

Unless otherwise noted, grow in ordinary garden soil and provide regular moisture.

Squeeze zucchini in your hands to remove excess moisture.

Same eerie darkness, same glistening moisture on black basalt, only shorter and easier.

Applying a mulch such as ground bark or compost will help conserve moisture and keep the soil cool.

Cover your worm bin with a tarp or plastic sheeting to retain moisture and keep out light.

Pots made of thick plastic or glazed terra-cotta retain moisture well as do wood tubs.

Although your prints may appear dry to the touch, moisture remains in the print and will need time to completely dry.

Doing so helps retain the soil's moisture and minimizes weeds.

The major ingredients of a compost pile are nitrogen, carbon, oxygen and moisture.

If raised for fruit crop, needs regular moisture add to my plant list.

Successful composting requires four essential nutrients: nitrogen, carbon, oxygen and moisture.

Grows best in good, well-drained soil with regular moisture.

You'll often need to add water to keep your compost at the ideal moisture level.

In high-rainfall areas, excess moisture induces rot.

Also, when rocks sat on the ice, moisture would condense on the surface and penetrate into the granite pores.

Store different kinds of cookies separately, to prevent the moisture from softer cookies from affecting crisper cookies.

Make sure all students can see this moisture on the wrap.

Unless they are carefully maintained, moisture can enter the wood and foster decay.

These cold waters produce precious little moisture needed on the mainland.

Warmer seas impart more moisture to the winds blowing across them:.

The warm air rises to a point where the moisture condenses into rain.

Mulching is one of the best ways to maintain soil moisture and minimize the need to weed.

From steamy bathrooms to grubby, sweaty hands, little bits of moisture tend to creep into our electronics.

Attempts to correct the moisture problem by adding weep holes to drain away water didn't help.

It is a product specifically designed to remove moisture from electronics.

The mulch expands as it absorbs moisture and decomposes in a few months time.

Cracked, loose and crumbling joints should be restored whenever discovered, else moisture can.

Oh, and a box of wipies for the car, to get the moisture off the inside windows in the morning.

The results showed that the aerosols are causing clouds to withhold their moisture in hilly regions.

They were pachaged in moisture proof and light blocking containers.

The key modules for the system are soil moisture sensor, soil temperature sensor, light level and water value.

But because wood is susceptible to rot and damage from moisture and insects, regular inspection and.

Don't add water the moisture from the meat is generally enough to make gravy.

All of that work makes your body lose water through sweat-as well as moisture that is exhaled when you're breathing quickly.

As the soil dries out, polymers offer an extra supply of moisture to the roots, helping to prevent the tree from.

Today builders use gypsum drywall as a backing in rooms where moisture is not a problem.

All moisture is evaporated from the car without injuring the parts by excessive heat.

Gravy is but one of many sauces that can bring flavor and moisture to a plate of turkey and stuffing.

Worm castings can't stabilize a forest floor microclimate and retain moisture the way a robust leaf-litter bed can.

The lunchbox-sized weather sensors that protrude near a plane's nose measure airborne moisture and other conditions.

In winter, even desert plants may hold enough moisture to allow a camel to live without water for several weeks.

Fuchsias grow best in cool-summer areas with much moisture in atmosphere and soil.

Dyneema is not vulnerable to moisture damage because it has a particularly sturdy chemical backbone.

Humus-rich soil retains moisture readily and also retains nutrients well.

Bodies from a middle row of tombs, untainted by even the rare moisture from rain or.

The moisture needed for continued growth has to be replenished from air farther away.

Abdella said, the air is cooled by removing both heat and moisture.

Many orchids are epiphytes-plants that grow by obtaining nutrients and moisture from the air-and are often found living in trees.

Plants also transpire during photosynthesis, the moisture released cause cooling.

When the subsills rot, they must be replaced to prevent moisture damage.

Splits and cracks around fasteners are common with wood and composite decking, which can allow moisture infiltration.

Because lithium ignites when it makes contact with the moisture in the air, the battery bursts into flame.

Now, you don't train in anything but performance fabric, because of the moisture wicking and the temperature management.

Watering brings moisture to the pile and activates decomposition.

Hung up to dry, it evaporates the moisture that sustains odor-causing bacteria.

Computers have done a decent job predicting temperature over the years, but have not done as well predicting moisture.

Can survive an occasional missed irrigation but look better with regular moisture.

It's perforated with thousands of little holes to allow moisture to escape.

The system was developed to reduce the problems of foot odor, mold, fungus and moisture buildup in athletic shoes.

They retain their body moisture efficiently, but they do not function without water.

To estimate for the amount of moisture lost, trainers subtract a player's postgame weight from his pregame weight.

Using a radiometer and high-res radar, it will measure surface soil moisture and its freeze-thaw.

During the humid days of summer, the wood absorbs moisture from the air and the floor expands.

Bacteria and other organisms break down food scraps buried in a bin maintained at proper temperature and moisture levels.

May not survive winters in colder zones unless protected from excess moisture add to my plant list.

Rust attacks steel from the moment the metal encounters moisture.

Excessive moisture can penetrate the wood, causing rot and decay.

But the moisture stained the soft soil at the trailhead a dove gray and spiced the air with the scent of ponderosa pine.

Use a bit of your precious batch to add sweetness and moisture to any kind of gnocchi?and leaven the somewhat.

The best way to store cast iron is with a paper towel on it to absorb any moisture.

Hanging the ladder in a dry place will keep moisture from collecting on the wood.

Potting mix for cymbidiums should drain fast yet retain moisture.

Squeeze the spinach with your hands to remove as much moisture as possible.

Squeeze the spinach to drain out all excess moisture.

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World English Dictionary

moisture (ˈmɔɪstʃə)

—n
	water or other liquid diffused as vapour or condensed on or in objects

'moistureless

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

moisture

mid-14c., from O.Fr. moisteur, from moiste (see moist).

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"... every one is as their land is, as the climate is, as the mountains and the rivers or their oceans are as the wind and rain and snow and ice and heat and moisture is, they just are and that makes them have their way to eat their way to drink their way to act their way to think and their way to be subtle, and even if the lines of demarcation are only made with a ruler after all what is inside those right angles is different from those on the outside of those right angles, any American knows that."

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