moisture

[ mois-cher ]

noun

1. condensed or diffused liquid, especially water:

   moisture in the air.

2. a small quantity of liquid, especially water; enough liquid to moisten.

moisture

/ ˈmɔɪstʃə /

noun

1. water or other liquid diffused as vapour or condensed on or in objects

Derived Forms

• ˈmoistureless, adjective

Other Words From

• moisture·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of moisture¹

1325–75; Middle English; moist, -ure; compare Middle French moistour

Example Sentences

Water vapor is typically scarce, and using indoor air to drive the hydration reaction can reduce the building's humidity to an uncomfortable level while the cold outside air contains limited moisture.

From Science Daily

Desert beetles and lizards, for example, have evolved to develop surface structures that have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic areas and effectively capture moisture from the air.

From Science Daily

Similar atmospheric river events - when small regions of moisture travel outside tropical regions - have occurred throughout North America over the last few weeks.

From BBC

The low pressure system off the Pacific Northwest coast driving this storm will begin rapidly intensifying Tuesday — reaching the threshold of a bomb cyclone — which will drastically increase its moisture and strength.

From Los Angeles Times

Some mortgage firms are reluctant to deal with homes with spray foam insulation due to concerns over poor fitting leaving moisture trapped and roof timbers at risk of decay.

From BBC

Related Words

• fog
• humidity
• mist
• perspiration
• precipitation
• rain
• sweat
• water