/moys"cheuh ruyz'/ , v. , moisturized, moisturizing .
v.t.
1. to add or restore moisture to (something): to moisturize one's skin with lotion; to moisturize air.
v.i.
2. to make something moist; counteract a dry condition with moisture: a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep.
Also, esp. Brit., moisturise .
[ 1940-45; MOISTURE + -IZE ]