premoisten
verb
pre·moist·en
ˌprē-ˈmȯi-sᵊn 
variants
or pre-moisten
premoistened or pre-moistened; premoistening or pre-moistening
: to moisten (something) in advance : to make (something) wet or damp before use
premoisten a towel
pre-moisten the soil
pre-moistened towelettes/wipes
Word History
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near premoisten
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“Premoisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premoisten. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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