Moisten

moisten

1. To make damp; to wet in a small degree. A pipe a little moistened on the inside. (bacon)

2. To soften by making moist; to make tender. It moistened not his executioner's heart with any pity. (Fuller)

Origin: Moistened; Moistening.

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I understand how it affects the lung compliance, but what is the purpose of having it there. Is it to moisten the air?

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by dakims: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:25 am; Forum: Human Biology; Topic: Water's role in covering alveolar cells; Replies: 2; Views: 1503

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