Overmoisten

Quick meaning: Overmoisten is a verb meaning To add too much liquid when moistening; to make overly moist.

Meaning

To add too much liquid when moistening; to make overly moist.

Example Sentences

Sweet alyssum seedlings are particularly prone to damping off, so do not overmoisten the soil.

The technologist must be careful not to overmoisten the disk, as false negative results can occur due to dilution of the end product.

If the mixture is too dry to incorporate all the flour, a bit at a time, stir in just enough more ice water to blend the ingredients; don't overmoisten, as the dough should be stiff.

Word Forms

• overmoistens
• overmoistening
• overmoistened

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overwet, overdry, oversoften, overhydrate, overlubricate, oversweeten.

Related Dictionary Tools