moisture
Example Sentences
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Sodium phosphate is used to preserve moisture and enhance flavor in processed foods, while carrageenan is added to thicken and stabilize products like meats.
From Los Angeles Times
"We need to wait for the rains to stop and for the soil moisture to decrease", Luigi D'Angelo, the Civil Protection Agency's head of emergency management, told AFP.
From Barron's
The rain has stopped for now, but the air is thick with moisture and salt, as though the rain stirred up the ocean.
From Literature
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Warmer air holds more moisture, fueling heavier snowfall, and combined with aging infrastructure, even predictable winter events can become crises.
From Salon
"The smell and the moisture here in the warehouse was overwhelming," says Nina.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.