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Moist

Postby David Myer » Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:20 am

Today I had occasion to consider the distinction between Moist and Damp. And I concluded that it is moist if it has moisture on it, but damp if it has moisture in it.

So if you sit on the grass and get a wet bottom, it may be from the damp ground or from the moist grass.

Having said that, the two words appear to be synonymous in many situations. A damp flannel; a moist flannel.

Have I got it right?

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Re: Moist

Postby Slava » Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:56 am

Very nice exposition, but as ever there are exceptions to the rule. I do believe we all prefer moist cake over damp cake.

A fun bit is that in Old Norse, dampi meant dust. Then again, damp also began its life meaning a noxious, poisonous gas.

But, as I said, I like the differentiation proposed for the wet work.
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Re: Moist

Postby David Myer » Fri Oct 22, 2021 6:12 am

Excellent, Slava. You're right. I certainly don't want any damp cake thank you.


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