moist

Example Sentences

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Dry ground heats up faster than moist ground because less energy is used for evaporation and more goes directly into raising temperature.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Brining chicken in pickle juice — whether for fried chicken, grilled chicken or air-fried tenders — keeps it unbelievably moist while adding a subtle tang that’s difficult to identify outright.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Every chocolate cake needs several ingredients for the batter, along with simple syrup to keep the layers moist, as well as frosting and sometimes decorations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"Convection operates a little bit differently on Earth and Jupiter because Jupiter has a hydrogen-dominated atmosphere, so moist air is heavier and harder to bring upward," Wong explained.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

I looked down and saw the damp dirt road leaving the farm, hard-packed in the middle of all of that moist dark soil.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce