Synonyms for moisture


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mois-cher
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɔɪs tʃər

Top 10 synonyms for moisture Other synonyms for the word moisture

Définition of moisture

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French moistour "moisture, dampness, wetness" (13c., Modern French moiteur), from moiste (see moist).
  • noun dampness; liquid
Example sentences :
  • This will mix all the food and distribute the moisture equally.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • The clouds are formed from the moisture present by the action of the sun's heat.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
  • A spasm of pain contracted his features and drew beads of moisture to his forehead.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • You must wipe every piece well, to dry it from the blood and moisture.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • The deck, when he reached it, was wet, but not with the moisture of the scrubbing.
  • Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr
  • After three months of inaction give light, warmth and moisture.
  • Extract from : « The Mayflower, January, 1905 » by Various
  • She stood in the middle of the room, moisture dripping from her to the floor as she looked him over.
  • Extract from : « Father Sergius » by Leo Tolstoy
  • He put up his hands to his eyes to rub the moisture that clouded them away.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Marilou dabbed the moisture from her forehead with the hem of her dress.
  • Extract from : « One Martian Afternoon » by Tom Leahy
  • The girl turned and surveyed him with eyes brighter for their moisture.
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various

Antonyms for moisture

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