moisture

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid; liquid in small quantity.

   drops / beads of moisture

2. 2
   noun

   The state of being moist.

   […] all Exclusion of Open Aire, (which is euer Predatory) maintaineth the Body in his first Freshnesse, and Moisture:

3. 3
   noun

   wetness caused by water

4. 4
   noun

   Skin moisture noted as dry, moist, clammy, or diaphoretic as part of the skin signs assessment.

Etymology

From Middle English moisture, from Old French moistour (“moisture, dampness, wetness”). Compare French moiteur.