Moisture: meaning, definitions and examples

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moisture

 

[ หˆmษ”ษชstสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Weather
Context #1 | Noun

in the air

A small amount of water or other liquid in the air, making it feel damp or humid.

Synonyms

dampness, humidity, wetness

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น umidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feuchtigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelembapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะปะพะณั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wilgoฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆนฟๆฐ— (ใ—ใฃใ‘)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humiditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šต๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุทูˆุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlhkost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlhkosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆนฟๆฐ” (shฤซqรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlaga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ะปา“ะฐะปะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™mlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,178, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.