noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
little
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He licked it, the tip, little mouth oozing moisture , feeling the smoothness on the tongue.
■ NOUN
content
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It is closely related to peat and has a relatively low carbon content and high moisture content.
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Modifications in curd treatment result in cheeses that are different in moisture content , body and texture, and flavor and aroma.
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The moisture content of wood may be determined simply by weighing a small sample before and after oven drying.
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The low moisture content and salt content are preservative; hence, they are less perishable than the sausages previously described.
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Up to about 25 percent moisture content the whole of the water in wood is held in association with the hydroxyls in the cell walls.
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The churned product is salted and worked to the legal moisture content .
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As with conventionally grown grains, millers will accept samples with a 2 % admixture and moisture content of 14 %.
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The moisture content of a range of samples was measured at 9-14 %, using a Protimeter TimberMini moisture meter.
soil
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This amount is called the soil moisture deficit.
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To encourage a fuller hedge, increase the organic matter in the soil , water, then mulch to conserve soil moisture .
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Sometimes the rainfall in winter is barely enough to cancel out the soil moisture deficit.
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Nevertheless, grazing greatly exacerbates the water-loss impact of annual grasses on oak recruitment by further reducing soil moisture through compaction.
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Such cropmarks occur because soil moisture deficiency in gravel subsoils shows up the earlier features.
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This shows that slope form and soil moisture status are particularly influential in determining erosion rates.
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Depending on the presence of soil moisture , they are absent from very dry ground and vary in structure according to wetness.
■ VERB
absorb
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Cretans who like their salt to run smoothly add a few grains of rice to absorb moisture .
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When wood absorbs moisture , its fibers swell.
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Egg whites absorb moisture , and more is not always better.
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Cotton sheets breathe, absorb moisture , and create less static electricity, which gives you a more comfortable rest.
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You can not put uncooked grains of rice in a bread dough and expect them to absorb enough moisture to soften.
allow
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This allows it to gather moisture should it become lost; its mouth remains wet and the string is wet too.
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The thin permeable skin allows moisture to flow into the animal rather than out of it.
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The cover over the top allows the moisture which comes off the food to stay beneath the oil and seal it.
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It saves a few pence but it is a weak point that could allow moisture to penetrate.
evaporate
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This gets the oil hot enough to evaporate any moisture that reacts to form acids in the engine.
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The heat sets the crust and quickly evaporates the surface moisture , crisping the crust.
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Evaporation through pores starts at the surface with water being continuously drawn out and evaporating as a moisture gradient comes into being.
hold
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They act as a barrier, holding in moisture .
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I noticed that the tent had been designed to hold moisture inside; my hand got wet looking for the boots.
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The natural properties of Mint Balm help to hold moisture so you can achieve a firm hold without stiffness.
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Tangerines and navel oranges may hold their moisture longer by leaving stems attached to the fruit.
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The air holds moisture like a cloth.
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Mulch: Material such as grass clippings or wood chips put down to discourage weeds and hold in moisture .
prevent
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It also prevents food losing moisture .
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Coat each hair with a fine translucent film which smooths down the rough surface &038; seals the hair to prevent moisture loss.
retain
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After we reach 3O, our skin becomes drier and thinner, and retains less moisture .
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It's no longer as efficient at retaining this crucial moisture .
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The salt retains the extracted moisture , thus inhibiting the growth of bacteria which require moisture to flourish in the food.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Moisture is essential for keeping your skin fresh and youthful.
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All plants require constant moisture when first planted.
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In the summer, temperatures rose to 90 or 100 degrees, and the air was constantly heavy with moisture .
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Nearby ditches and walls affect the moisture content of the soil.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As the sun bakes out the last moisture from the mud, the mucus turns to parchment.
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Do we need to be concerned about moisture formation with the new cabinets?
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He began to sweat, a weird cold extrusion of moisture that began to trickle down his face.
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In other words, might the level of moisture you feel be contributing to the arousal you are building?
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Mulch plants each spring with straw to conserve moisture and keep weeds in check.
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Pat dry with paper towels removing all moisture .
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The golden iridescence of Cassida and its allies is produced by a film of moisture beneath the surface cuticle.