moisturize

verb — 2 senses

moisturize

verb

/ˈmɔɪs.t͡ʃəɹaɪz/

Etymology From moisture + -ize.

1

To make more moist.

  • moisturize your skin
2

To make more humid.

Synonyms
moisten, moisturise, humidify
Antonyms
dry, desiccate, dehumidify
Derived terms
moisturization, moisturizer, remoisturize, unmoisturized

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