dehumidifier

American  

[dee-hyoo-mid-uh-fahy-er, -yoo-] / ˌdi hyuˈmɪd əˌfaɪ ər, -yu- /

noun

1. an appliance for removing moisture from the air, as for lowering the humidity in a storage room.

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dehumidifier British  

/ ˌdiːhjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə /

noun

1. a device for reducing the moisture content of the atmosphere

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dehumidifier Scientific  

/ dē′hyo̅o̅-mĭd′ə-fī′ər /

1. A device used to remove water vapor from the air, thereby lowering the humidity of the air.

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Etymology

Origin of dehumidifier

First recorded in 1920–25; de- + humidifier

Example Sentences

"The other important factor is ventilation and air movement. The air in our study room was continually mixed rapidly by a heater and dehumidifier and so the small amounts of virus in the air were diluted," Lai said.

From Science Daily

During the winter months where more people dry their clothes indoors, a dehumidifier can help save on the cost of using a tumble dryer, while helping to prevent damp and mould.

From BBC

Mr Trapp recommends using a dehumidifier in the room where you dry laundry and close the door to prevent water vapour getting to the rest of the house.

From BBC

Dry clothes outdoors if you can, rather than using a tumble dryer, or hang clothes indoors but ventilate well or use a dehumidifier to avoid damp.

From BBC

The financial journalist Martin Lewis has previously pointed out on his BBC podcast that running a dehumidifier is generally "far, far cheaper" than putting on the heating in a room.

From BBC