sufficient moisture

collocation in English

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sufficient
adjective
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/səˈfɪʃ.ənt/us
/səˈfɪʃ.ənt/
enough for a ...
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moisture
noun[U]
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/ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/us
/ˈmɔɪs.tʃɚ/
a liquid such as water in the form of very small drops, either in the air, in a substance, or on ...
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Given that tests were performed under temperatures reflecting conditions in early or late summer, untreated seeds of most perennials should be able to germinate readily whensufficientmoisturebecomes available.
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If the spores are subjected tosufficientmoisturethey will begin to grow fine white strands known as hyphae.
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Daily washing will remove the sebum daily and incite an increase in sebum production, because the skin notices the scalp skin is lackingsufficientmoisture.
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In order to maintainsufficientmoisturecontent for the growth of filamentous fungus, waterlogged air is used and may require further addition of water.
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Normally, this drying includes the addition of salt, to prevent bacteria from developing on the meat beforesufficientmoisturehas been removed.
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Nitrogen fixation requires energy from photosynthesis products, and thus increase with temperature givensufficientmoisture.
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Needs a compost containing plenty of humus andsufficientmoisturein summer.
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It can grow in sand or clay withsufficientmoisture, and can tolerate poor drainage.
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After the timber is removed from the treatment tank, the chemical will continue to spread within the wood if it hassufficientmoisturecontent.
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Lakes are more stable than dyes and are ideal for coloring products containing fats and oils or items lackingsufficientmoistureto dissolve dyes.
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The plant is winter-deciduous in most regions, but may retain its leaves in areas withsufficientmoisture.
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It is readily grown givensufficientmoisturebut needs good drainage as it is susceptible to fungal disease.
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Provided withsufficientmoisture, the rising air would thus condense, creating storms, clouds, and/or rain.
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However, carbonated concrete incurs a durability problem only when there is alsosufficientmoisture and oxygen to cause electropotential corrosion of the reinforcing steel.
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Camels eating green herbage can ingestsufficientmoisturein milder conditions to maintain their bodies' hydrated state without the need for drinking.
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If the food containssufficientmoisture, a pickling brine may be produced simply by adding dry salt.
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They usually do not support vegetation owing to the filtration media (sand) not retainingsufficientmoistureand because they are usually installed underground.
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Provided there issufficientmoisture.
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Arizona bark scorpions prefer riparian areas with mesquite, cottonwood, and sycamore groves, all of which havesufficientmoistureand humidity to support insects and other prey species.
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