moistening

• Sustantivo que se refiere a la acción o proceso de hacer que algo quede ligeramente húmedo o empapado, ya sea por aplicación directa de agua u otro líquido, o por exposición a la humedad.

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

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1. Act of making slightly wetB2formal

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

   humedecimiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdampeningdampingsprayingsprinklingwetting

• Hacer que algo esté ligeramente húmedo o mojado.

1. Make slightly wetB1formal

   To make something slightly wet or damp.

   Humectar ligeramente

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

   Sinónimosbedewdampdampen

   Antónimosdry

2. Moisten with fine dropsB2formal

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

   Rociar con gotas finas

   • 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.

   Sinónimosatomizebedewmistspraysprinklespritz