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Humidify: meaning, definitions and examples

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humidify

 

[ hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

adding moisture

To humidify means to increase the level of moisture in the air, making it more humid. This process is often used in environments that require controlled humidity levels, such as homes, offices, or greenhouses.

Synonyms

dampen, moisten, saturate, wet

Examples of usage

  • The humidifier is used to humidify the dry winter air.
  • Plants thrive better when you humidify their surroundings.
  • In the winter months, it’s necessary to humidify your home to prevent dryness.
  • He used a spray to humidify the paper before working on the art project.

Translations

Translations of the word "humidify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 umidificar

🇮🇳 नमी बढ़ाना

🇩🇪 befeuchten

🇮🇩 menghumidifikasi

🇺🇦 зволожувати

🇵🇱 nawilżać

🇯🇵 湿度を高める

🇫🇷 humidifier

🇪🇸 humidificar

🇹🇷 nemlendirmek

🇰🇷 습도를 높이다

🇸🇦 ترطيب

🇨🇿 zvlhčit

🇸🇰 vlhčiť

🇨🇳 加湿

🇸🇮 vlažiti

🇮🇸 raka

🇰🇿 ылғалдандыру

🇬🇪 შეღავათება

🇦🇿 nəm artırmaq

🇲🇽 humedecer

Word origin

The word 'humidify' is derived from the Latin root 'humidus', meaning damp or moist, which comes from 'humere' meaning to be wet. The term was formed in the English language in the early 19th century as a way to describe the act of adding moisture to the atmosphere or substances. The suffix '-fy' is used in English to denote a process of making or causing something to be in a specified state. Thus, 'humidify' literally means to make something humid. Its usage has increased with the advent of modern technology, especially concerning HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems which control indoor air quality.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,444, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.