moistening

/ˈmɔɪstənɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or process of making something slightly wet.
    • The recipe calls for a gentle moistening of the dry ingredients with milk.
    • A quick moistening of the cloth made it easier to wipe the table.
    • The moistening of the soil helped the seeds sprout quickly.
adjective
  1. That makes something slightly wet; used for moistening.
    • He used a moistening cloth to clean the delicate surface.
    • The moistening spray kept the flowers fresh during the trip.
    • She applied a moistening lotion to her dry hands.