moisture
gb/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/ us/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
B1
Engleză
~ 7700
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B1
entity
1
small amount of liquid present
A small amount of water in or on something that makes it a bit wet.
Tipar de utilizare:
moisture in [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
dampness (Emphasizes the slightly wet condition itself, often in everyday contexts like rooms, clothes, or materials.)
Antonime
dryness (Refers to the state of having little or no liquid present.)
Colocații
retain moisture
|moisture content
|remove moisture
|trap moisture
|excess moisture
|soil moisture
Teme
daily life
|science
|environment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B2
entity
2
water vapor in the air
Water in the air that makes the air feel wet or heavy.
Tipar de utilizare:
moisture in the air
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
humidity (More common in weather reports and scientific or technical contexts about how much water vapor is in the air.)
Antonime
dry air (Describes air that has very little water vapor in it.)
Colocații
moisture in the air
|atmospheric moisture
|moisture from the ocean
|moisture levels
|moisture in the atmosphere
Teme
science
|environment
|weather
|nature
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B2
entity
3
natural wetness on body surfaces
The natural water on your skin, eyes, or hair that keeps them from becoming dry.
Tipar de utilizare:
moisture in [a body part]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
hydration (Often used in health and skincare to talk about how much water the body or skin has; slightly more technical or marketing-style.)
Antonime
dryness (Refers to the uncomfortable lack of natural wetness, especially in skin, eyes, or hair.)
Colocații
skin moisture
|lock in moisture
|lose moisture
|retain moisture
|restore moisture
Teme
health
|body
|daily life
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
moisture
IPA
GB/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
US/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
Silabe și accent
mois - ture (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (mois)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: moisture
- Plural: moisture, moistures
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.