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moisturize

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mois⋅tur⋅ize

[mois-chuh-rahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to add or restore moisture to (something): to moisturize one's skin with lotion; to moisturize air.
–verb (used without object)
2. to make something moist; counteract a dry condition with moisture: a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep.
Also, especially British, mois⋅tur⋅ise.


Origin:
1940–45; moisture + -ize
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mois·tur·ize   (mois'chə-rīz')   
tr.v.   mois·tur·ized, mois·tur·iz·ing, mois·tur·iz·es
To add or restore moisture to: lotion that moisturizes the face.
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