adequate moisture

collocation in English

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adequate
adjective
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/ˈæd.ə.kwət/us
/ˈæd.ə.kwət/
enough or satisfactory for a ...
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moisture
noun[U]
uk
/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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Sterile distilled water (0.5 ml) was added to each plate and then mixed to maintainadequatemoisturein the faecal cultures.
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I am also told that the lack ofadequatemoisturesealing between the cladding planks, and between them and the stanchions, is yet another reason for the deterioration.
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Found on the margins of rainforest, by streams or in more open forests withadequatemoisture.
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Basidiomycete mushrooms are known to be dependent on anadequatemoisturesupply for proper development.
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Ensure the capsule receivesadequatemoistureand warmth in the cooler months.
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Can take full sun withadequatemoisturelike in a tropical location but best in shade.
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When grown in full sun, it is essential to provideadequatemoistureto the plant.
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Withadequatemoisture, nitrogen, proper temperature and correct timing of turning the pile, compost can be made in about a 30-day period.
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However, it requiresadequatemoisturefor germination and early growth.
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They usually develop in fine-grained soils with light to moderate vegetation in areas of low relief where there isadequatemoistureto fuel cryogenic processes.
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Whenadequatemoistureis present, this nematode enters the leaves and feeds from inside the tissue.
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Adequatemoistureresults luxuriant growth of forests big and small tree, shrubs, climbers, parasite etc. in height density variety of species and rate of growth.
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In cultivation, they are best grown in light well-drained soil withadequatemoisture, positioning in full sun.
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Germination can occur throughout the year, however, givenadequatemoisture.
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It is frost resistant and withstands some dryness, but performs best withadequatemoisture.
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If a dry summer was in sight, he preferred places surrounded by natural water, so as to prevent forest fires and also ensureadequatemoisturefor growth.
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It had fallen into disuse due to poor reliability caused by a lack ofadequatemoistureand temperature control, leading to it not being played for several years.
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