premoisten
Dampen in advance
To premoisten is to dampen something before its main use or application.
The prefix signals preparation: you premoisten a cloth before wiping a surface, or premoisten an envelope flap before sealing.
Premoistened wipes come ready to use.
The instructions say to premoisten the sponge before scrubbing.
Wet slightly or diminish
- soakSaturate with liquid
- sprinkleLight scattering of particles
- humidifyAdd atmospheric moisture
- saturateSoak to full capacity
prime · soften · condition · presoak · prewash · pretreat · wet · hydrate
Mild presence of water
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- wetnessState of being soaked
- dewinessLight surface dampness
- saturationState of complete permeation
hydration · condensation · water · liquid · damp · soggy · clammy · absorbency
Reducing required duration
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- readinessState of being prepared
- simplificationMaking something less complex
- streamliningMaking more aerodynamic or efficient
labor-saving · practicality · ease · forethought · workflow · prevention · proactive · planning
dampen
Wet slightly or diminish
saturate · prime · soften · condition · presoak · prewash · pretreat · wet · hydrate · mist
dampness
Mild presence of water
saturation · hydration · condensation · water · liquid · damp · soggy · clammy · absorbency · permeation
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- readinessState of being prepared
- simplificationMaking something less complex
streamlining · labor-saving · practicality · ease · forethought · workflow · prevention · proactive · planning · preparation