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Meaning of dehumidify
The primary meaning of "dehumidify" is to remove moisture from the air.
Etymology of dehumidify
The word "dehumidify" has its roots in the Latin words "de" meaning "from" or "away from" and "humidus" meaning "moist" or "damp", with the suffix "-ify" which is a verb-forming suffix.
The term "dehumidify" emerged in the mid-20th century, as technology advanced and devices capable of removing moisture from the air became more common.
Synonyms
dry
desiccate
dry out
evaporate
moistureless
arid
parch
shrivel
wilt
wither
dehydrate
dry up
vaporize
distill
extract
remove moisture
absorb moisture
dry off
air out
freshen
ventilate
aerate
purify
cleanse
freshen up
sanitize
disinfect
sterilize
remove humidity
reduce moisture
eliminate dampness
alleviate humidity
mitigate moisture
Definitions
- To remove moisture from the air, typically using a device called a dehumidifier.
- * To make something less humid, especially by using a machine that removes moisture from the air.
Usage Examples
- The air conditioner can also dehumidify the room, making it feel cooler.
- * We need to dehumidify the basement to prevent mold from growing.
- * The dehumidifier has been running all day to dehumidify the air in the house.