verb
- to moisten beforehand or in advance
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in cooking and baking contexts
Examples
- Premoisten the paper towels before wiping down the counters.
- The recipe calls for you to premoisten the flour mixture with a little water.
- Premoisten the soil before planting the seeds to ensure better germination.
- She premoistened the cloth to make it easier to clean the delicate surface.
- Premoisten the cake layers with simple syrup for added moisture and flavor.