单词	moistening
释义	moisten verb moist·​en ˈmȯi-sᵊn  moistened; moistening ˈmȯis-niŋ  ˈmȯi-sᵊn-iŋ transitive verb : to make moist intransitive verb : to become moist moistener ˈmȯis-nər  ˈmȯi-sᵊn-ər noun Synonyms bedew damp dampen See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods. The chemical reaction begins as soon as the powder is moistened. Recent Examples on the Web Instead, moisten a corner of a soft cloth and dab the solution on with that. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Pulse 3 to 4 times until mixture is very finely chopped and holds together, adding 1 more tablespoon gravy if needed to moisten. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Toss the flour gently, rather than stirring, to moisten it uniformly. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022 The goal is to moisten the soil eight inches or so below the surface; and even deeper for bigger plants, shrubs and trees. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 Use only as much stock as is necessary to moisten the mixture. Emma Balter, Chron, 11 July 2022 Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten, then roll the rim in the salt. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 June 2022 Your goal should be to moisten the top 6 inches of soil. Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2022 Slightly moisten some premium potting soil (not soil from the garden), and put it in the bottom of the new container. Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1559, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing moisten pre-moisten pre-moisten Kids Definition moisten verb moist·​en ˈmȯi-sᵊn  moistened; moistening : to make damp moistening verb present participle of moisten as in wetting to make or become slightly or moderately wet moisten the cloth before cleaning with it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wetting rinsing flushing damping washing dampening watering humidifying saturating soaking laving bedewing drenching bathing impregnating irrigating dousing rehydrating sousing steeping dunking dipping sluicing immersing refreshing remoistening immerging dowsing Antonyms & Near Antonyms drying dehydrating scorching parching searing desiccating dehumidifying See More
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