kostutettua

Kostutettua is a Finnish term that functions as the past passive participle of the verb kostuttaa, meaning to moisten or humidify. It describes something that has been exposed to moisture or humidity.

Grammatical notes indicate that kostutettu forms can appear in various cases, with kostutettua being the partitive singular form used when the associated noun is in the partitive case. For example, kostutettua leipää means “moistened bread.” The word is commonly used in cooking, horticulture, and other contexts where moisture is deliberately added or controlled.

Common contexts and usage examples include culinary applications and climate control. In cooking, a recipe might refer to a cake or bread as kostutettu, indicating it has been moistened with liquid such as coffee, milk, or syrup. In greenhouse or industrial settings, kostutettua ilmaa, i.e., moistened or humidified air, is produced through irrigation or humidification systems to maintain appropriate humidity levels for plants or processes.

Related terms include kostuttaa (to moisten), kostutus (humidification or moistening), and kostea (moist). The term is part of everyday Finnish vocabulary and appears in both technical and colloquial contexts when moisture is a deliberate part of a process or product.

See also: kostuttaa, kostutus, kostea, ilmakostutus, ruokakostutus.