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单词 dampness
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Definition of dampness in English:

dampness

noun ˈdampnəsˈdæmpnəs
mass noun
  • The state or condition of being slightly wet.

    the dampness in the air
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Control humidity levels and dampness by using air conditioners and de-humidifiers.
    • They are concerned that heavy natural dampness in the wetland area could spell trouble for residents' health if homes are built there.
    • Like all old houses, many of the rooms had open fires, but dampness and condensation was a problem.
    • The main reasons for the poor condition of houses were disrepair and dampness.
    • The second task in the restoration project is the re-leading of the roof valleys, also to prevent dampness.
    • Slight problem with water getting around the wing mirrors - check for dampness.
    • Building regulations stipulate that to counter dampness in the kitchen and bathroom, you must have a fan.
    • This will protect the food and the patients from the dampness which is chronic in every room of the institution.
    • I hate the dampness and the rain and the constant cold and grey sky.
    • One of the first steps is to treat dampness and replace any rotten timbers.
    • Its beauty is dependent on its dampness and greenness, and it looks awful when it is too dry.
    • There is a certain sadness in the sight of dampness on the window pane as the rain pours down outside.
    • Instead of a pristine home, the prince was being met by the reek of dampness and ruined walls and flooring.
    • If there is no damp-proofing in place in your basement, the problem could be dampness.
    • We felt foolish standing there with rain water soaking up our ragged jean clad legs so we pretended that we liked that feeling of creeping dampness on the tube.
    • Inside the mill dampness is baring the wood-made bricks after nearly 150 years, and requires some action.
    • Mold can grow almost anywhere there is water damage, high humidity or dampness.
    • The wind was cold, and colder still with all the dampness off the water.
    • In the winter dampness, the smell of the mule dung and the mangoes was suffocating.
    • Well, now she's on a mission to fix the dampness seeping through the wall behind the shower.
    Synonyms
    moisture, damp, humidity, wetness, wet, water, liquid, condensation, steam, vapour, clamminess, mugginess, dankness, wateriness
    rain, raininess, dew, drizzle, precipitation, spray
    perspiration, sweat

Definition of dampness in US English:

dampness

nounˈdampnəsˈdæmpnəs
  • The state or condition of being slightly wet.

    the dampness in the air
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Mold can grow almost anywhere there is water damage, high humidity or dampness.
    • We felt foolish standing there with rain water soaking up our ragged jean clad legs so we pretended that we liked that feeling of creeping dampness on the tube.
    • Its beauty is dependent on its dampness and greenness, and it looks awful when it is too dry.
    • Like all old houses, many of the rooms had open fires, but dampness and condensation was a problem.
    • There is a certain sadness in the sight of dampness on the window pane as the rain pours down outside.
    • If there is no damp-proofing in place in your basement, the problem could be dampness.
    • Building regulations stipulate that to counter dampness in the kitchen and bathroom, you must have a fan.
    • I hate the dampness and the rain and the constant cold and grey sky.
    • They are concerned that heavy natural dampness in the wetland area could spell trouble for residents' health if homes are built there.
    • In the winter dampness, the smell of the mule dung and the mangoes was suffocating.
    • The main reasons for the poor condition of houses were disrepair and dampness.
    • Well, now she's on a mission to fix the dampness seeping through the wall behind the shower.
    • Control humidity levels and dampness by using air conditioners and de-humidifiers.
    • Slight problem with water getting around the wing mirrors - check for dampness.
    • One of the first steps is to treat dampness and replace any rotten timbers.
    • Inside the mill dampness is baring the wood-made bricks after nearly 150 years, and requires some action.
    • The second task in the restoration project is the re-leading of the roof valleys, also to prevent dampness.
    • This will protect the food and the patients from the dampness which is chronic in every room of the institution.
    • The wind was cold, and colder still with all the dampness off the water.
    • Instead of a pristine home, the prince was being met by the reek of dampness and ruined walls and flooring.
    Synonyms
    moisture, damp, humidity, wetness, wet, water, liquid, condensation, steam, vapour, clamminess, mugginess, dankness, wateriness
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