moistener
Makes things damp
A moistener is something that makes things moist—typically a device or substance used to dampen surfaces.
The word most often refers to small sponge-based tools for wetting envelope flaps or stamps: She kept a moistener on her desk for sealing envelopes.
Any agent that adds moisture qualifies: a lip moistener, a soil moistener.
Moisture-adding appliance
- vaporizerMist-producing apparatus
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- atomizerDevice producing fine spray
- misterFine spray device
nebulizer · diffuser · dampener · reservoir · wick · roller · ultrasonic · evaporative
Moisture-attracting substance
- glycerinViscous moisturizing compound
- waterClear essential liquid
- salineSalt-water solution
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
emollient · lotion · serum · aloe · balm · salve · lubricant · conditioner
humidifier
Moisture-adding appliance
- vaporizerMist-producing apparatus
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- atomizerDevice producing fine spray
mister · nebulizer · diffuser · dampener · reservoir · wick · roller · ultrasonic · evaporative · humidistat
humectant
Moisture-attracting substance
gel · emollient · lotion · serum · aloe · balm · salve · lubricant · conditioner · softener
dampen
Wet slightly or diminish
mist · spray · soak · saturate · apply · dab · sponge · rehydrate · refresh · soften
envelope
Folded paper enclosure
- stampMark-making device
- spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
adhesive · flap · gummed · lick · self-sealing · postage · letter · mailer · stationery
moistenerdryer
Appliance removing moisture
desiccator · desiccant · dehumidifier · drier · dehydrator
moisten, moistened, moistens, moistening, unmoistened, moisteners