humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmi-də-tē 
yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere compare relative humidity
Examples of humidity in a Sentence
the humidity of the region
It's not the heat that will get you—it's the humidity.
The temperature is 67 degrees with humidity at 75 percent.
an area of low humidity
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That can mean maintaining the right pressure, temperature, or humidity to keep a chemical stable.
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Some of the leading causes to irregular humidity levels is poor ventilation, your surrounding climate, or home's AC unit.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Elevated warnings stretch from Massachusetts to Virginia, with humidity levels plummeting to around 30% and gusty winds of nearly 30 mph.
—Abc Climate Unit, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
In dense vegetation and high humidity, simple is more effective.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
Some of the leading causes to irregular humidity levels is poor ventilation, your surrounding climate, or home's AC unit.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Elevated warnings stretch from Massachusetts to Virginia, with humidity levels plummeting to around 30% and gusty winds of nearly 30 mph.
—Abc Climate Unit, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
In dense vegetation and high humidity, simple is more effective.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē
yü-
plural humidities
Medical Definition
humidity
noun
hu·mid·i·ty
hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē, yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere see absolute humidity, relative humidity
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