noun

moisture

moisture, dampness

This cream adds moisture to your skin.

This cream adds moisture to your skin.

Wipe the moisture from the window.

Wipe the moisture from the window.

((as a noun)) moisture The plant needs more moisture.

Synonyms: dampness, humidity, wetness; Antonyms: dryness, aridity

From Old French 'moistour', which comes from 'moiste' (moist).

Connect it to the adjective 'moist'. 'Moisture' is the noun form, the 'state of being moist'.

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