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Added 9 October 2026

moisture

/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃə/ noun

In Latin: mador, sucus Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about moisture at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.
drops / beads of moisture
The state of being moist.
Skin moisture noted as dry, moist, clammy, or diaphoretic as part of the skin signs assessment.

Origin

From Middle English moisture, from Old French moistour (“moisture, dampness, wetness”). Compare French moiteur.

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