as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter
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The risks of dying creep up well before extreme heat and humidity levels.
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Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Never store your vape pen somewhere with high humidity or high temperatures, as that will negatively affect its performance.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Pests love the hot, dry conditions inside our homes in winter, so try to increase humidity levels near plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
To counteract the low humidity levels, there are several methods for increasing the moisture in the air.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Never store your vape pen somewhere with high humidity or high temperatures, as that will negatively affect its performance.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Pests love the hot, dry conditions inside our homes in winter, so try to increase humidity levels near plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
To counteract the low humidity levels, there are several methods for increasing the moisture in the air.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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