dehumidifier

[dee-hyoo-mid-uh-fahy-er, -yoo-]

noun

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

dehumidifier

/ ˌdiːhjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə /

noun

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

dehumidifier

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dehumidifier¹

First recorded in 1920–25; de- + humidifier

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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Like setting up an array of box fans and even a portable dehumidifier to get a puli’s long, thick cords dry after a bath, a process that can take 24 hours, in Valarie Cheimis’ experience.

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Thereafter, the planks are dried for a few more weeks in a massive kiln — essentially, “a giant dehumidifier,” Lamp says.

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Over the hum of an industrial-strength air purifier and dehumidifier, Moss said the tenants had to vacate the unit quickly, leaving food and dishes on the counter.

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