moistening

• Существительное, относящееся к действию или процессу придания чему-либо легкой влажности или сырости.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something slightly wet or damp.

uncountable

1. Act of making slightly wetB2formal

   The process or action of making something slightly wet or damp.

   Увлажнение

   • The moistening of the soil is essential for seed germination.
   • He used a spray bottle for the moistening of the fabric.
   • The constant moistening of the air helped preserve the artwork.

   Synonymsdampeningdampingsprayingsprinklingwetting

• Сделать что-либо слегка влажным или сырым.

1. Make slightly wetB1formal

   To make something slightly wet or damp.

   Сделать слегка влажным

   • She moistened the cloth before cleaning the table.
   • He moistened his lips before speaking.
   • The gardener moistened the soil around the plants.

   Synonymsbedewdampdampen

   Antonymsdry

2. Moisten with fine dropsB2formal

   To apply a fine spray or small droplets of liquid to something.

   Увлажнять мелкими каплями

   • She moistened her face with a fine mist of water.
   • The baker moistened the dough with a light spray.
   • He moistened the stamp with a damp sponge.

   Synonymsatomizebedewmistspraysprinklespritz