moisturize

moisturize
/moys"cheuh ruyz'/, v., moisturized, moisturizing.
v.t.
1. to add or restore moisture to (something): to moisturize one's skin with lotion; to moisturize air.
v.i.
2. to make something moist; counteract a dry condition with moisture: a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep.
Also, esp. Brit., moisturise.
[1940-45; MOISTURE + -IZE]

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