moisture
gb/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/ us/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
B1
Ingles
~ 7700
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
entity
1
small amount of liquid present
A small amount of water in or on something that makes it a bit wet.
Padron ng paggamit:
moisture in [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
dampness (Emphasizes the slightly wet condition itself, often in everyday contexts like rooms, clothes, or materials.)
Mga kasalungat
dryness (Refers to the state of having little or no liquid present.)
Mga kolokasyon
retain moisture
|moisture content
|remove moisture
|trap moisture
|excess moisture
|soil moisture
Mga tema
daily life
|science
|environment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
water vapor in the air
Water in the air that makes the air feel wet or heavy.
Padron ng paggamit:
moisture in the air
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
humidity (More common in weather reports and scientific or technical contexts about how much water vapor is in the air.)
Mga kasalungat
dry air (Describes air that has very little water vapor in it.)
Mga kolokasyon
moisture in the air
|atmospheric moisture
|moisture from the ocean
|moisture levels
|moisture in the atmosphere
Mga tema
science
|environment
|weather
|nature
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
3
natural wetness on body surfaces
The natural water on your skin, eyes, or hair that keeps them from becoming dry.
Padron ng paggamit:
moisture in [a body part]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
hydration (Often used in health and skincare to talk about how much water the body or skin has; slightly more technical or marketing-style.)
Mga kasalungat
dryness (Refers to the uncomfortable lack of natural wetness, especially in skin, eyes, or hair.)
Mga kolokasyon
skin moisture
|lock in moisture
|lose moisture
|retain moisture
|restore moisture
Mga tema
health
|body
|daily life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
moisture
IPA
GB/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
US/mˈɔɪst͡ʃɚ/
Mga pantig at diin
mois - ture (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (mois)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: moisture
- Plural: moisture, moistures
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.