The moisture at the site and bacteria caused further degradation.
They'll sit down there and the moisture will cause them to give off the poison.
Too much moisture in a wooden work of art can cause it to deteriorate.
They must be completely dry, because moisture may cause mold in storage.
The moisture causes the sugar in the chocolate to dissolve.
Moisture finding its way into porous stone can now cause more damage than it used to.
Moisture can cause even bigger problems when combined with freezing temperatures.
But carpet dealers tell me that the moisture will cause a mildew problem.
For example, structural steel cannot be exposed to the environment because any moisture, or other contact with water, will cause it to rust.
It's also important that the jars are completely dry, as moisture will cause mould to grow.
