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单词 humidity
释义

humidity

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​ty hyü-ˈmi-də-tē How to pronounce humidity (audio)
yü-
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere compare relative humidity

Synonyms

  • damp
  • dampness
  • moistness
  • moisture
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

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
Recent Examples on the Web Low temperatures will range from the upper 50s to low 60s, with manageable levels of humidity and light winds from the south at 5 mph. Greg Porter, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 With strong east winds and low humidity continuing Saturday, northwest Oregon and southwest Washington are still under a red flag warning for conditions that can aid in the rapid spread of fire. Mims Copeland | Mcopeland@oregonian.com, oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2022 Up the West Coast, forecasters predicted strong, gusting winds and low humidity across western Oregon beginning Friday' and authorities warned of heightened wildfire danger after an unseasonably hot and dry late summer. CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022 California is experiencing its most severe heat wave this year, leading to elevated fire risks because of the high temperatures, low humidity and severely dry vegetation. Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Fair skies, low humidity and seasonable temperatures Thursday and Friday. Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2022 In California, firefighters have struggled to contain out-of-control wildfires, fed by tinder-dry conditions caused by low humidity and erratic winds. Ginger Adams Otis, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Officials said tough conditions, including high heat, low humidity and bone-dry fuels, were driving the brisk growth of the Oak Fire, ballooned in 24 hours to become the state’s largest fire this season. Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 July 2022 Dry conditions, coupled with low humidity and strong winds, would elevate the risk of wild fires. New York Times, 4 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

humidity

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​ty hyü-ˈmi-də-tē How to pronounce humidity (audio)
yü-
plural humidities
: the degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere

Medical Definition

humidity

noun

hu·​mid·​i·​ty hyü-ˈmid-ət-ē, yü- How to pronounce humidity (audio)
plural humidities
: a moderate degree of wetness especially of the atmosphere see absolute humidity, relative humidity

humidity

noun

as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • moisture
  • dampness
  • damp
  • moistness
  • mugginess
  • wetness
  • stuffiness
  • sultriness
  • clamminess
  • sogginess
  • dankness
  • stickiness
  • soddenness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dryness
  • dehydration
  • aridity
  • dehumidification
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