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

Prolonged exposure to sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, moisture and humidity all cause perovskite solar cells to degrade over time.

From Science Daily

Skin properties such as sebum levels, moisture, and dryness all influence the composition of the microbiota.

From Science Daily

The animation below gives a sense of the storm’s motion, spinning counterclockwise and forming a classic cyclone as a jet of moisture flows from it over the West Coast.

From Los Angeles Times

Supercharged by that dramatic bombogenesis and warm Pacific temperatures, which together pumped up the system’s winds and moisture, the storm could cause life-threatening flooding and damaging high surf north of the Bay Area, with prolonged, heavy rainfall, strong winds and significant mountain snow, according to the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's little moisture in cold air, so the humidity indoors is lower and it's more difficult to drive the TCM reaction," Woods said.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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