moisture

noun (moisture, uncountable)

«moisture» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Moisture is small amounts of water or other liquid in the air, in the ground or on a surface. tree →

In the lessons

In science, moisture in the air (humidity) forms dew, mist and clouds; plants take moisture from the soil; mould grows where there is moisture. In everyday life, moisturiser keeps skin from drying out, and moisture on windows is condensation. Phrases: "soil moisture", "absorb moisture", "keep out moisture".

Examples

The plants take moisture from the soil. tree →
Moisture on the window is called condensation. tree →
Keep the bread in a bag so it doesn't lose moisture. tree →
Salt soaks up moisture from the air. tree →
Dry the wood so there is no moisture left. tree →
Too much moisture in a room can make mould grow. tree →
Every thing was dripping with moisture, and the poor prince had not a dry thread about him. tree →

Note

Uncountable: "some moisture", never "a moisture". Adjective: moist. Verb: moisten. Related: moisturiser.

In Jewish tradition

Note

Uncountable: "some moisture", never "a moisture". Adjective: moist. Verb: moisten. Related: moisturiser.

On Mova

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