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Humidifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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humidifier

 

[ hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

home appliance

A humidifier is a device that adds moisture or humidity to the air in a room or building. It's commonly used to alleviate symptoms of dryness caused by heating systems or arid climates. By maintaining optimal humidity levels, humidifiers can improve comfort and respiratory health.

Synonyms

air moisturizer, moistener

Examples of usage

  • I bought a humidifier to ease my dry skin during the winter.
  • The humidifier helps keep the air in my baby’s room moist.
  • Using a humidifier can prevent static electricity in your home.
  • She turned on the humidifier to reduce the possibility of colds.

Translations

Translations of the word "humidifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 umidificador

🇮🇳 आर्द्रता नियंत्रक

🇩🇪 Luftbefeuchter

🇮🇩 penghuni udara

🇺🇦 зволожувач повітря

🇵🇱 nawilżacz powietrza

🇯🇵 加湿器 (かしつき)

🇫🇷 humidificateur

🇪🇸 humidificador

🇹🇷 nemlendirici

🇰🇷 가습기 (gasupgi)

🇸🇦 مرطب الهواء

🇨🇿 Zvlhčovač vzduchu

🇸🇰 zvlhčovač vzduchu

🇨🇳 加湿器 (jiā shī qì)

🇸🇮 vlažilnik zraka

🇮🇸 rakaþurrkari

🇰🇿 ылғалдандырғыш

🇬🇪 საზრდო (sazrdo)

🇦🇿 nəm artırıcı

🇲🇽 humidificador

Etymology

The word 'humidifier' originates from the Latin word 'humidus', which means 'moist' or 'damp'. The term began to take shape in the early 20th century as advancements in technology allowed for the development of appliances designed to introduce water vapor into the air. The combination of 'humid' and the suffix '-ifier', which denotes an agent that performs a specified action, effectively describes a device that creates humidity. Humidifiers became increasingly popular in homes, particularly during the winter months or in arid climates where air tends to be dry. Today, they are widely recognized for their health benefits, including alleviating dry skin, soothing respiratory issues, and maintaining overall comfort in indoor environments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,961 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.