extra moisture

collocation in English

meaningsofextraandmoisture

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extra
adjective
uk
/ˈek.strə/us
/ˈek.strə/
added to what ...
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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 ofextraandmoisturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofextra moisture

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It is essentially adapted to dry areas and poor soils but will also respond toextramoisture.
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They also concluded that bush encroachment by this species is probably not due to new seedlings benefiting fromextramoisturein overgrazed areas.
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It is quite easy for the chemist to addextramoisture, and to make up for the extra sunshine needed, and so get down to a basis.
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That argument was based upon the fact that, after tobacco has entered this country,extramoistureis added to the tobacco during the process of manufacture.
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Mountain mists addextramoistureto the habitat.
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It prefers well-drained and fertile clay loam soils, with a sunny aspect andextramoisturewhen young.
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Theextramoisturein the wet months moderates the temperatures, resulting in cooler days and nights during this period.
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A fast growing plant, it thrives in well-drained soil in a position with some shelter andextramoisture.
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Theextramoistureon the south slopes is not only favoured by forest trees, but also helps to prevent or subdue wildfires.
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It is tolerant of poor drainage and responds well toextramoisture.
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The summer fallow technique provides enoughextramoistureand nutrients to allow the growth of crops which might otherwise not be possible and is closely associated with dryland farming.
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