moisturise

• Aplicar uma substância (como loção ou creme) à pele para hidratá-la ou restaurar sua umidade.

A verb meaning to apply a substance (such as a lotion or cream) to the skin or a surface in order to add or restore moisture.

1. Increase humidityB2formal

   To add moisture to the air or an environment, making it more humid.

   Umidificar

   • The humidifier helps moisturise the dry air in the room.
   • Plants can moisturise the air through transpiration.
   • In greenhouses, water is often sprayed to moisturise the atmosphere.

   Sinônimosdampenhumidifymoisten

   Antônimosdehumidifydry

2. Apply to skinA2formal

   To apply a creamy substance to the skin to prevent dryness and keep it soft.

   Hidratar a pele

   • She always moisturises her face after washing.
   • Use a good lotion to moisturise your hands in winter.
   • He forgot to moisturise his skin and it became flaky.

   Sinônimoscreamhydratenourishsoften