Moisture

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔɪstʃər/

Definitions of moisture

noun a small amount of liquid, often in the form of tiny droplets

Example Sentences

A1 Plants need moisture to grow.

A2 The skin cream helps to retain moisture.

B1 Excessive moisture in the air can lead to mold growth.

B2 The moisture content of the soil is crucial for successful crop cultivation.

C1 The laboratory equipment is designed to measure moisture levels with precision.

C2 The building materials used are resistant to moisture to prevent water damage.

Examples of moisture in a Sentence

formal The moisture in the air can cause the wood to swell.

informal Make sure to keep the moisture level in check to avoid mold in the bathroom.

slang I hate when my hair gets all frizzy from the moisture outside.

figurative His eyes glistened with the moisture of unshed tears.

Grammatical Forms of moisture

• plural: moistures
• comparative: more moist
• superlative: most moist
• present tense: moistures
• future tense: will moisture
• perfect tense: has moistured
• continuous tense: is moisturing
• singular: moisture
• positive degree: moist
• infinitive: to moisture
• gerund: moisturing
• participle: moistured

Origin and Evolution of moisture

First Known Use: 1382 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'moisture' originated from the Latin word 'moistura' which means wetness or dampness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moisture' has retained its original meaning of dampness or wetness, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe the presence of liquid in various forms such as humidity or condensation.