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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If your sleeping area has high humidity levels (greater than 50% humidity), Mendez says a humidifier can be used to reduce the humidity levels.
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Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Such devices can detect location, temperature, humidity, and more, and communicate with the wireless infrastructure.
—Bob Violino, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Strong winds and low humidity are causing several wildfires to spread through western North Carolina, risking more damage to some areas still recovering from Helene, AccuWeather reported.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Strong winds and low humidity could create significant problems for firefighters in the Carolinas on Friday, as wildfires continue to rage throughout both states, officials said.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Such devices can detect location, temperature, humidity, and more, and communicate with the wireless infrastructure.
—Bob Violino, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Strong winds and low humidity are causing several wildfires to spread through western North Carolina, risking more damage to some areas still recovering from Helene, AccuWeather reported.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Strong winds and low humidity could create significant problems for firefighters in the Carolinas on Friday, as wildfires continue to rage throughout both states, officials said.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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