Dew: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
dew
[ djuห ]
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:
๐ต๐น orvalho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธ (os)
๐ฉ๐ช Tau
๐ฎ๐ฉ embun
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ rosa
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฒ (ใคใ, tsuyu)
๐ซ๐ท rosรฉe
๐ช๐ธ rocรญo
๐น๐ท รงiy
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ฌ (iseul)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏู (nada)
๐จ๐ฟ rosa
๐ธ๐ฐ rosa
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒๆฐด (lรนshuว)
๐ธ๐ฎ rosa
๐ฎ๐ธ dampur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะผะฐะฝ (tuman)
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแฎแแ (siskhli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลehin
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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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- 9930 multilateral
- 9931 artificially
- 9932 preserves
- 9933 dew
- 9934 dire
- 9935 sentimental
- 9936 effecting
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