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humidity
[hyoo-mid-i-tee, yoo-]
noun
humid condition; moistness; dampness.
an uncomfortably high amount of relative humidity.
It's not the heat, it's the humidity that tires me out.
humidity
/ ːˈɪɪɪ /
noun
the state of being humid; dampness
a measure of the amount of moisture in the air See relative humidity absolute humidity
humidity
The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere, usually expressed as either absolute humidity or relative humidity.
humidity
The amount of water vapor in the air. Humidity is measured in two ways: (1) Absolute humidity is the percentage of water vapor actually present in the air. (2) Relative humidity is the absolute humidity divided by the amount of water that could be present in the air. Relative humidity indicates the degree of comfort or discomfort one feels from the humidity, because it indicates the amount of perspiration that can evaporate from the skin.
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Example Sentences
But when you're in the jungle, that humidity takes it all to another level.
Forecasters warned of an “increased risk for grass fires, with potential for rapid spread due to gusty winds, hot temperatures, and very low humidities.”
Thick marine-layer clouds filled the sky at 7 a.m, keeping the relative humidity too high for a good scorching.
Tourists wandered through openings in the gates, some lamenting the lengthy detours the barriers required — especially given the humidity and heat that pressed down on the city.
The heat and humidity has been building gradually, especially across northern and eastern parts of England where temperatures are expected to peak on Friday afternoon.
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When To Use
Humidity is the state of air when it’s full of water vapor.Humidity is the noun form of the adjective humid, which is used to describe moist air—air that’s full of water vapor.Humidity is most commonly used in reference to weather or the general climate of a place, especially when the temperature is hot.Example: The humidity here in summertime is almost unbearable.
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