English Explanatory Dictionary

moisture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.
The state of being moist.
Skin moisture noted as dry, moist, clammy, or diaphoretic as part of the skin signs assessment.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ /ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/ /ˈmɔɪʃ.t͡ʃɚ/ en-us-moisture.ogg

Word forms

moisture moistures

Etymology

From Middle English moisture, from Old French moistour (“moisture, dampness, wetness”). Compare French moiteur.

Synonyms

Related words

moist moisten moistness moisturise moisturize moisturiser moisturizer

Derived words

antimoisture moistured moisture equivalent moistureless moistureproof moisture-repellent moisture scan moisturization overmoisture soil moisture deficit

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