premoisten

/priːˈmɔɪsən/
verb
  1. To make something slightly wet before it is used or treated further.
    • The artist likes to premoisten the canvas to help the paint spread evenly.
    • The recipe says to premoisten the sponge before applying the batter.
    • You should premoisten the soil before planting the seeds.
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