humidity (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /hjuːˈmɪdəti/
Definition
The amount of water vapor in the air.
Examples
The high humidity made the summer air feel heavy and uncomfortable.
Dehumidifiers are used to reduce humidity levels in homes.
Humidity can affect how quickly clothes dry.
How to Use humidity
- humidity level (collocation)
- The measured amount of water vapor in the air. — "The humidity level in the rainforest was over 90%."
- humidity affects (collocation)
- How the amount of water vapor in the air influences something. — "Humidity affects how quickly sweat evaporates from your skin."
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