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dampness



NOUN
stickiness
Synonyms
NOUN
sultriness
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“People will often attribute things they don’t understand to dampness and mold,” Mendell said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

It has that common pervasive dampness along with plenty of clannish townspeople who resent these nosy Nellies poking around where they have no business.

From New York Times ● May 8, 2024

State law also requires landlords to make sure their properties are free of dampness and visible mold.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2024

Sprinkle it on, let it sit for an hour to absorb oils and any dampness, then vacuum.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024

On either side was a sheer wall of dark reddish stone, glistening with dampness.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau


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