Moisture: meaning, definitions and examples

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moisture

[ ˈmɔɪstʃər ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 umidade

🇮🇳 नमी

🇩🇪 Feuchtigkeit

🇮🇩 kelembapan

🇺🇦 вологість

🇵🇱 wilgoć

🇯🇵 湿気 (しっけ)

🇫🇷 humidité

🇪🇸 humedad

🇹🇷 nem

🇰🇷 습기

🇸🇦 رطوبة

🇨🇿 vlhkost

🇸🇰 vlhkosť

🇨🇳 湿气 (shīqì)

🇸🇮 vlaga

🇮🇸 raki

🇰🇿 ылғалдылық

🇬🇪 ტენიანობა

🇦🇿 nəmlik

🇲🇽 humedad

Word origin

The word 'moisture' originated from the Middle English word 'moisture' or 'moistour', which came from the Old French 'moisture' and the Latin 'mūstūra'. 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.