dampness

Example Sentences

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The building’s units suffer from severe dampness and moisture accumulation, including under floorboards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

It said this was "almost certainly a direct consequence of the wet weather", winter flooding and general dampness leading to mould growth, impacting the winter survival rate.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

It has that common pervasive dampness along with plenty of clannish townspeople who resent these nosy Nellies poking around where they have no business.

From New York Times • May 8, 2024

Sprinkle it on, let it sit for an hour to absorb oils and any dampness, then vacuum.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

Then he saw the mustache of moistness on Brother Leon’s upper lip, the watery eyes and the dampness on his forehead.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier