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moisture

[mois-cher] / ˈmɔɪs tʃər /


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As Europe bakes in yet another heatwave, German winegrower Florian Weingart has scattered straw on the ground to keep moisture trapped in the earth and protect his prized vines from extreme temperatures.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar molecule in the body and is known as a "moisture magnet" as it grabs hold of water.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Many residents’ view of the blaze in recent days has been obstructed by the marine layer, which has provided some much-needed moisture for fire crews.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Gruel explains that resting allows the panko to absorb moisture, though he does not say how long that takes.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

This is not the lush farmland or forest of Europe, but desert and wilderness, with hot, salty ocean wind that sucks the moisture from our lips.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

“The fuel moistures would have been too high, and the fire wouldn't have carried.”

From Salon Jan. 15, 2025

The effects of the current drought might not be immediately apparent, especially in Western Washington, but the symptoms can be seen in below-average stream flows, low reservoir levels and dry soil moistures, Bond said.

From Seattle Times Oct. 21, 2023

“Fuel moistures on the forest are very dry. This condition, combined with high temperatures, support rapid fire spread,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2021

“We haven’t seen drought and fuel moistures like this in a long time,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2021

For moistures in these twain Are near akin.

From On the Nature of Things by William Ellery Leonard




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