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Singular moisture

Plural uncountable

moisture (uncountable)

  1. A moderate degree of wetness. --Francis Bacon.
  2. That which moistens or makes damp or wet; exuding fluid;liquid in small quantity.
    All my body’s moisture Scarce serves to quench my furnace-burning heat. -Shakespeare

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Fri Jul 9 15:15:14 2010

Moisture generally refers to the presence of water, often in trace amounts.

The moisture content is often an important aspect of foodstuffs including cheese and many dried goods such as tea where excess moisture can promote bacterial growth, decay, molding, or rotting over time.

Also in different processing plants there has been a need for analysis of moisture levels, knowing the moisture levels you can perform a better control on the processing plant. This need has given rise to a new area of science, Aquametry.

There are many ways to measure moisture in products; such as different wave measurement(light and audio), electromagnetic fields, capacitive methods and the more traditional weighing and drying technique.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Wed Aug 25 16:52:50 2010

What are some ways to draw out moisture?
Q. Here is the story; I left for work the other day and the toilet overflowed (w/ clean water) However the water ran out alll day and we've been vacuming it and the carpets are pretty much dry, however I was wondering if their is any thing that draw the moisture left over from the carpet out. Also the wood baseboards and whatnot have absorb some water. Does anyone have any "tricks" or anything that helps draw the moisture out? I will try anything. Thank you, you tips are appreciated.
Asked by liz21283 - Sun Jul 22 15:06:11 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need to get a dehumidifier in the quickly and close off the wet area and a carpet dryer may be needed as well you can get this at any rental store good luck
Answered by Newly wed - Sun Jul 22 15:12:30 2007

How do moisture meters work without batteries?
Q. I recently purchased a small device for gardening that can read light levels and the PH and moisture levels in soil. Since it does not use any batteries (including no in-built battery) how does it work? Can it determine moisture content through a chemical process? The meter just has two metal probes that are stuck into the soil.
Asked by DBunny - Wed May 9 07:44:29 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It uses the same principle as your classic "lemon" or "Mr Potato" battery. (Stick two nails in a lemon, connect a small light in between, and the light will turn on") The meter just "measures" the conductivity of the solid. No water = no conductivity = no meter reading Water helps create a small current between the two probes and then you get a measurement.
Answered by TV guy - Wed May 9 11:25:38 2007

What can I use to reduce the moisture in my closet or to keep it constantly deodorised?
Q. My new apt is not properly ventilated and the wall forms the back of the built-in closet. I can see that moisture may affect the wall of the closet especially as it is painted and may get my clothes all dirty. I need something cheap and home made maybe to help with the humidity and odor.
Asked by CURIOUS - Sun Mar 25 14:21:07 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Put a box of baking soda in there.
Answered by @y - Sun Mar 25 14:24:27 2007

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