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| evaporate |
to release moisture. [2/5 definitions] |
| evapotranspiration |
the transfer of moisture from the soil to the atmosphere through the dual processes of evaporation and plant transpiration. [2 definitions] |
| friction tape |
a sturdy cloth or plastic adhesive tape that is moisture-resistant and is used esp. to insulate electrical wires. |
| humectant |
a substance, such as glycerol, that holds moisture or, in combination, helps other substances to do so. [2 definitions] |
| humid |
having a relatively high amount of moisture or water vapor; damp. |
| humidify |
to add vaporized moisture to; make humid. |
| hygro- |
moisture; humidity. |
| hygrometer |
any of several instruments that measure the amount of moisture in the air. |
| hygroscopic |
attracting or easily absorbing atmospheric moisture. |
| moist |
characterized by or associated with moisture or high humidity. [1/4 definitions] |
| moisturize |
to add or restore moisture to (the skin), as with lotion. |
| ooze1 |
to give off moisture. [1/7 definitions] |
| oozy1 |
giving off, or wet with, moisture. |
| perspiration |
the act or process of excreting moisture through the pores of the skin; sweating. [2 definitions] |
| perspire |
to exude moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat. [1/2 definitions] |
| precipitate |
to cause (moisture) to be transformed from vapor into snow, rain, or the like. [2/11 definitions] |
| relative humidity |
the amount of moisture present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air could hold at the same temperature. |
| shrink |
to contract or decrease in size, as from moisture, heat, or cold. [1/7 definitions] |
| soggy |
completely wet; heavy with moisture; saturated; sodden. [1/2 definitions] |
| stale |
having lost the moisture, taste, effervescence, or the like that is associated with freshness. [1/5 definitions] |
| succulent |
having fleshy leaves or stems that retain moisture, as cactus. [2/3 definitions] |
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