evaporate vs moisten

evaporate

verb
  • to expel moisture from (usually by means of artificial heat), leaving the solid portion 

  • to give vent to; to dissipate 

  • to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state 

  • to disappear; to escape or pass off without effect 

moisten

verb
  • To make moist or moister. 

  • To become moist or moister. 

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