moisture loss

collocation in English

meaningsofmoistureandloss

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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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loss
noun
uk
/lɒs/us
/lɑːs/
the fact that you no longer have something or have less ...
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(Definition ofmoistureandlossfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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All dishes were wrapped with plastic film to reducemoisturelossduring incubation and stratification.
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The fractions were placed in a freeze-drier and weighed when no additionalmoisturelosswas recorded (about four days).
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Ten of the 40 samples of each fuel type in each tent were randomly designated formoisturelossdetermination, and these weighed at each daily observation.
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One of their behavioural adaptations is living in groups, preventingmoisturelossand drying out.
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The benefit of slow-roasting an item is lessmoisturelossand a more tender product.
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It is a measure that prevents against excessivemoistureloss, entry of microorganisms into the plant and even facilitates healing of mechanically damaged tubers.
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A higher seed population will close the canopy faster and reduce soilmoistureloss.
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Lips normally have a very thin oily film on their surface that provides natural protection againstmoistureloss.
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These mills prepare materials for analysis with minimalmoistureloss.
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Parbaked loaves are kept in sealed containers that preventmoistureloss.
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Note that searing in no way locks in moisture:moisturelossis simply a function of heat and time.
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They may also have other adaptations such as allowing their body temperature to rise, saving onmoisturelossfrom evaporative cooling or panting.
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They wipe themselves with skin secretions consisting of mucus and lipids that help in reducingmoistureloss.
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Wind is bad for snails because it speeds upmoistureloss, and snails must retain moisture.
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Occlusive materials like waxes and petroleum jelly preventmoisturelossand maintain lip comfort while flavorants, colorants, sunscreens, and various medicaments can provide additional, specific benefits.
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A verified medicinal use is to protect and preventmoisturelossof the skin of a patient in the initial post-operative period following laser skin resurfacing.
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