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moisture-retaining
UK
/ˈmɔɪstʃə rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔɪstʃɚ rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈmɔɪstʃə rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔɪstʃɚ rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
Compound attributive adjective describing something that retains moisture.
The moisture-retaining soil helped the plants survive the hot summer.
Le sol retenant l'humidité a aidé les plantes à survivre à l'été chaud.
Participial adjective used in a hyphenated compound modifier.
The moisture-retaining mulch reduced the need for frequent watering.
Le paillis retenant l'humidité a réduit le besoin d'arrosages fréquents.
Definitions
The moisture-retaining soil helped the plants survive the hot summer.
The moisture-retaining mulch reduced the need for frequent watering.