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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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
And Warmth Maintaining proper humidity levels indoors is essential for both comfort and health.
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Fjallraven encourages consumers to think of not only temperature, but also precipitation type, humidity and dryness and how active a wearer is when selecting the right combination of materials and technologies.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
And Warmth Maintaining proper humidity levels indoors is essential for both comfort and health.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Fjallraven encourages consumers to think of not only temperature, but also precipitation type, humidity and dryness and how active a wearer is when selecting the right combination of materials and technologies.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Here’s the latest: – High winds and low humidity are worsening conditions near the fire.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humidity. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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