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moisture

noun mois·ture \ˈmȯis-chər, ˈmȯish-\

: a small amount of a liquid (such as water) that makes something wet or moist

Full Definition of MOISTURE

:  liquid diffused or condensed in relatively small quantity
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Origin of MOISTURE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from moiste
First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MOISTURE

Synonyms
damp, dampness, humidity, moistness

Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous
MOISTURE Defined for Kids

moisture

noun mois·ture \ˈmȯis-chər\

Definition of MOISTURE for Kids

:  a small amount of liquid that makes something slightly wet

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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. moisture
  2. moisture equivalent
  3. moisture meter
  4. equilibrium moisture content
  5. field moisture
  6. field moisture capacity
  7. hygroscopic moisture
  8. normal moisture capacity
  9. soil-moisture index
  10. soil-moisture tension
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