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moisture

[mois-cher] / ˈmɔɪs tʃər /


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The pattern could train a stream of potent tropical moisture on Southern California, drenching the region, weather experts have said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

And because a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, these storms could also bring heavier rainfall.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The fourth is an environment that includes warm ocean water, plenty of atmospheric moisture, and relatively weak winds in the middle levels of the atmosphere.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

“The first cleanser removes sweat, sunscreen, deodorant, excess oil, and odor-causing bacteria and the second provides another level of cleansing while restoring moisture, supporting the skin barrier or delivering an active ingredient,” Gohara said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The passage became very damp and very cold, and Celaena’s candle sputtered in the moisture.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

“Given the fuel moistures, we should have a little bit of a leg up on that.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025

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

From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2025

Climate change has led to higher temperatures, increased dry and dead vegetation, low soil moistures and stronger storms.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2023

One silver lining was that vegetation in the area remains relatively moist due to rains earlier in the season, with the latest measure of fuel moistures in the West Gaviota area over 100%, Ferguson said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2022

For moistures in these twain Are near akin.

From On the Nature of Things by William Ellery Leonard




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