excessive moisture

collocation in English

meaningsofexcessiveandmoisture

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excessive
adjective
uk
/ekˈses.ɪv/us
/ekˈses.ɪv/
too ...
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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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(Definition ofexcessiveandmoisturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is both adaptable and hardy, and is tolerant of both dryness andexcessivemoisture.
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Each sample was placed inside a self-sealing plastic bag, slightly inflated, containing a piece of paper towel to absorbexcessivemoisture.
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The lower final seedling emergence in 1999/2000 was attributable to the effects ofexcessivemoisture during germination, caused by the heavy rainfall, on the seeds of the cream-seeded landraces.
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It works neither in desert conditions nor when there isexcessivemoisturein the air.
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There have been a few rejections on account ofexcessivemoisture, but the quantity rejected forms a very small percentage of the total supplied.
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In most cases theexcessivemoisturewas due to the socks having been scoured after finishing and sent out before they were dry.
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One effect of thisexcessivemoisturewould have been to aid the winter monsoon rainfall required for winter crops.
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It is a measure that prevents againstexcessivemoistureloss, entry of microorganisms into the plant and even facilitates healing of mechanically damaged tubers.
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They typically do not retainexcessivemoisture, therefore, contaminants are easily desorbed.
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A second possible cause can be theexcessivemoisturecontent of the tobacco and the tobacco being smoked too quickly.
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When it rains, or the track hasexcessivemoisture, trainers and drivers are required to put plastic mud flaps on the back of the wheels.
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To avoidexcessivemoisture, they seek the southern side of well drained slopes.
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Bandage lifted rostrally from right eye due toexcessivemoistureand right eye partially visible.
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Excessivemoisturevapor emissions in concrete slabs can mean significant, expensive damage to a flooring installation.
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The key is theexcessivemoisture.
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Ventilation is used to remove unpleasant smells andexcessivemoisture, introduce outside air, to keep interior building air circulating, and to prevent stagnation of the interior air.
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The earlier settlers and families had come to realize the area suffered fromexcessivemoistureand settled upon much of the higher lands and gravel ridges.
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They are adapted to dry, poor soils in a summer-dry, warm, sunny climate, and may succumb to root rot in heavy soil and/orexcessivemoisture.
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Be aware that it should be kept away fromexcessivemoisturethat will encourage growth of an opportunistic infection, and should receive good airflow at this time.
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