Dew: meaning, definitions and examples

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dew

 

[ djuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather phenomenon

Dew is moisture that collects on surfaces, usually during the evening or early morning. It forms when the temperature of the air cools overnight, causing water vapor to condense into liquid. Dew can be found on blades of grass, leaves, and other surfaces. It plays a vital role in the water cycle by contributing to soil moisture and supporting plant life.

Synonyms

condensation, humidity, moisture.

Examples of usage

  • The grass was covered in dew in the morning.
  • She loved the sight of dew glistening on the flowers.
  • Dew forms when the temperature drops at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "dew" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orvalho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคธ (os)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ embun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rosa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œฒ (ใคใ‚†, tsuyu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rosรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rocรญo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงiy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์Šฌ (iseul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฏู‰ (nada)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rosa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rosa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œฒๆฐด (lรนshuว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dampur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะผะฐะฝ (tuman)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜ (siskhli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸehin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rocรญo

Etymology

The word 'dew' has its origins in Old English 'deaw', which is related to words in other Germanic languages, including the Dutch 'dauw' and the German 'Tau'. These words all share a common Proto-Germanic root '*dawล', which signifies moisture or wetness. The notion of dew has been significant in various cultures, often symbolizing freshness, renewal, and the beginning of a new day. Dew is particularly associated with farming practices, as it can provide essential moisture for crops before rainfall occurs. Its role in the ecosystem highlights its importance not only in agriculture but also in supporting the natural balance of flora and fauna.

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