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moisture

noun as in dampness; liquid

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The American Farm Bureau Federation says on its website that farmers can reduce water use by up to 40% by getting moisture directly to each plant through drip irrigation.

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Last month, a similar pattern that pulled moisture north from Tropical Storm Mario triggered dangerous mudslides in the San Bernardino County mountains and flooding in the Inland Empire that killed one child.

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The thing about sugar is that it’s hygroscopic, which means that it’s always going to draw moisture from its surroundings.

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Muggy moisture across Southern California doesn’t appear to be going anywhere any time soon, with a chance for showers sticking around through at least the weekend.

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For the second week in a row, forecasts show high humidity and a chance for showers over the next several days, as more tropical moisture is pulled into the area from the Pacific.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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