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moisture.

That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃɚ/General-American/ˈmɔɪʃ.t͡ʃɚ/General-American
  1. That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.

    uncountable · usually
    drops / beads of moisture
  2. The state of being moist.

    uncountable · usually
  3. Skin moisture noted as dry, moist, clammy, or diaphoretic as part of the skin signs assessment.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

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

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