moisture
gb/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/ us/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
B1
Engels
~ 7700
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
1
small amount of liquid present
A small amount of water in or on something that makes it a bit wet.
Gebruikspatroon:
moisture in [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes treat "moisture" as a countable noun and say *"a moisture"* or *"many moistures"*. It is almost always uncountable, so say "some moisture" or "a lot of moisture". Learners may also confuse it with "humidity", which is used mainly for moisture in the air, not in objects or materials.
Synoniemen
dampness (Emphasizes the slightly wet condition itself, often in everyday contexts like rooms, clothes, or materials.)
Antoniemen
dryness (Refers to the state of having little or no liquid present.)
Woordcombinaties
retain moisture
|moisture content
|remove moisture
|trap moisture
|excess moisture
|soil moisture
Thema's
daily life
|science
|environment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Cover the cake with foil to keep in the moisture.
- The towel still had some moisture in it and felt cold to the touch.
- Wipe away any moisture on the surface before you paint.
- The soil has lost most of its moisture after the long, hot summer.
- Condensation on the windows shows there is a lot of moisture on the glass.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- There is a lot of moisture in the towel.
- The bread stays soft because it keeps its moisture.
- Please dry the table and remove all moisture.
- Plants need moisture in the soil to grow.
- I used a cloth to take the moisture off the window.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
2
water vapor in the air
Water in the air that makes the air feel wet or heavy.
Gebruikspatroon:
moisture in the air
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may not realize that in weather and climate contexts, "humidity" is often more natural than "moisture". "Moisture" is still correct, but it usually appears in phrases like "moisture in the air" or "atmospheric moisture" rather than alone.
Synoniemen
humidity (More common in weather reports and scientific or technical contexts about how much water vapor is in the air.)
Antoniemen
dry air (Describes air that has very little water vapor in it.)
Woordcombinaties
moisture in the air
|atmospheric moisture
|moisture from the ocean
|moisture levels
|moisture in the atmosphere
Thema's
science
|environment
|weather
|nature
Voorbeelden
- Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air.
- Forecasters say moisture from the ocean will bring heavy rain to the region.
- There is too much moisture in the air for the paint to dry properly.
- The desert has very low levels of atmospheric moisture.
- Clouds form when rising air cools and releases its moisture.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- There is a lot of moisture in the air today.
- Moisture from the sea brings rain to this city.
- Cold air has less moisture than warm air.
- The weather report talks about high moisture in the atmosphere.
- Clouds show that there is moisture in the sky.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
3
natural wetness on body surfaces
The natural water on your skin, eyes, or hair that keeps them from becoming dry.
Gebruikspatroon:
moisture in [a body part]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use only "water" instead of "moisture" in body-care contexts, e.g. saying *"This cream keeps water in my skin"* instead of the more natural "This cream keeps moisture in my skin." Also, remember that "moisture" is uncountable here.
Synoniemen
hydration (Often used in health and skincare to talk about how much water the body or skin has; slightly more technical or marketing-style.)
Antoniemen
dryness (Refers to the uncomfortable lack of natural wetness, especially in skin, eyes, or hair.)
Woordcombinaties
skin moisture
|lock in moisture
|lose moisture
|retain moisture
|restore moisture
Thema's
health
|body
|daily life
Voorbeelden
- This lotion helps your skin retain moisture throughout the day.
- Contact lenses can reduce the natural moisture in your eyes.
- Drinking enough water is important for maintaining moisture in your skin.
- After a shower, apply oil to lock in moisture.
- Cold wind can quickly strip moisture from your lips.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I use cream to keep the moisture in my skin.
- The air is very dry, so my eyes lose moisture.
- Drink water to help your skin keep its moisture.
- This shampoo does not remove the natural moisture from my hair.
- The cold weather takes the moisture from my hands.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
moisture
IPA
GB/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
US/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
mois - ture (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (mois)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: moisture
- Plural: moisture, moistures
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
lock in moisture
1/lˈɑk ˈɪn mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
keep moisture from escaping
To stop water from leaving your skin, hair, or another surface, so it stays soft and not dry.
Voorbeelden
- Apply this cream after washing to lock in moisture.
- The conditioner helps lock in moisture and reduce frizz.
- Oils are often used to lock in moisture after a shower.
moisture barrier
1/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ bˈɛɹiɚ/
fixed phrase
layer that blocks moisture
A layer of material that stops water or moisture from going through.
Voorbeelden
- They installed a moisture barrier under the floor to prevent damage.
- This cream creates a moisture barrier on the skin.
- The diaper has a special moisture barrier to keep the baby dry.
moisture content
1/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ kˈɑntɛnt/
fixed phrase
amount of water in a material
The amount of water that is inside something like food, wood, soil, or another material.
Voorbeelden
- The moisture content of the wood is too high for building.
- Farmers test the moisture content of the grain before storage.
- This machine measures the moisture content in the soil.
retain moisture
1/ɹɪtˈeɪn mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
keep moisture from being lost
To keep water inside something, and not let it become dry.
Voorbeelden
- Mulch helps the soil retain moisture during hot weather.
- This fabric is designed to retain moisture, which can make you feel sweaty.
- Good quality bread retains its moisture for longer.