Moisture: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
moisture
[ หmษษชstสษr ]
in the air
A small amount of water or other liquid in the air, making it feel damp or humid.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The high humidity levels indicate a lot of moisture in the air.
- After the rain, there was a noticeable increase in moisture in the atmosphere.
in the soil
Water present in the soil, essential for plant growth.
Synonyms
hydration, water content
Examples of usage
- The farmers checked the moisture levels in the soil before planting the crops.
- The lack of moisture in the soil affected the growth of the plants.
in the skin
The natural oils and water content in the skin, important for its health and appearance.
Synonyms
dewiness, hydration, moistness
Examples of usage
- Proper hydration helps maintain the moisture levels in the skin.
- Dry skin lacks the necessary moisture for a healthy complexion.
Translations
Translations of the word "moisture" in other languages:
๐ต๐น umidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฎเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Feuchtigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kelembapan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะปะพะณัััั
๐ต๐ฑ wilgoฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆนฟๆฐ (ใใฃใ)
๐ซ๐ท humiditรฉ
๐ช๐ธ humedad
๐น๐ท nem
๐ฐ๐ท ์ต๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุทูุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vlhkost
๐ธ๐ฐ vlhkosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆนฟๆฐ (shฤซqรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ vlaga
๐ฎ๐ธ raki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปาะฐะปะดัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษmlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ humedad
Etymology
The word 'moisture' originated from the Middle English word 'moisture' or 'moistour', which came from the Old French 'moisture' and the Latin 'mลซstลซra'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the presence of water or other liquid in various contexts.
See also: moist, moisten, moistness, moisturize.