moisture
Example Sentences
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Climate change has also increased the intensity of storms, and produced more heavy rain events because a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture.
From Barron's
A warmer climate holds more moisture, producing more intense rain events, while warmer oceans can turbocharge the strength of storm systems.
From Barron's
This allows the moisture to come out of the sprout and not get trapped in the leaves while cooking.
From Salon
California depends on just a few strong atmospheric river storms to provide moisture; as little as five to seven can end up being responsible for more than half of the year’s water supply, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
For example, in the rare case that contractors do too good a job insulating and sealing your home, you might need an air-exchange system to avoid moisture buildup.
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