moisture-retaining

UK
/ˈmɔɪstʃə rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔɪstʃɚ rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
moisture-retainingadjective
UK
/ˈmɔɪstʃə rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔɪstʃɚ rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
Compound attributive adjective describing something that retains moisture.
Translations
The moisture-retaining soil helped the plants survive the hot summer.
Влагоудерживающая почва помогла растениям пережить жаркое лето.
Definitions
retaining moisture; able to keep moisture from escaping or drying out
The moisture-retaining soil helped the plants survive the hot summer.
moisture-retaininggerund / present participle
Participial adjective used in a hyphenated compound modifier.
Translations
The moisture-retaining mulch reduced the need for frequent watering.
Влагоудерживающая мульча уменьшила необходимость частого полива.
Definitions
retaining moisture; used to describe something that keeps moisture in
The moisture-retaining mulch reduced the need for frequent watering.