moistening

UK
/ˈmɔɪs.tən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔɪs.tən.ɪŋ/

Translations

moisteningnoun
moistenings
pl
The moistening of the soil is essential for plant growth.
Увлажнение почвы необходимо для роста растений.
Additional translations
moisteninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmɔɪs.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔɪs.nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that adds or retains moisture.
moistenverb

moistening

Gerund

moistened
Past Simple
moistened
Past Participle
moistening
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɔɪs.tən/
US
/ˈmɔɪs.tən/
Please moisten the cloth before cleaning the table.
Пожалуйста, увлажните тряпку перед тем, как протирать стол.
You need to moisten the soil before planting the seeds.
Вам нужно смачивать почву перед посадкой семян.

Definitions

moisteningnoun
The act or process of making something slightly wet or damp.
The moistening of the soil is essential for the seeds to germinate.
moisteninggerund / present participle
Adding or capable of adding moisture; serving to moisten.
She chose a moistening lotion to soothe her dry skin.
moistenverb
To make something slightly wet or damp.
She used a spray bottle to moisten the plants.
To become slightly wet or damp; to take on moisture.
His eyes moistened at the memory.