dehumidifier
Americannoun
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dehumidifiers
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of dehumidifier
First recorded in 1920–25; de- + humidifier
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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.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024
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.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
Mrs Martin has noticed the sound made by her dehumidifier - but it doesn't bother her.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
Rachael Peterson, an electronics engineer who lives in Oxfordshire, uses her dehumidifier to dry out clothes hung up in an under-stairs cupboard.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
With smooth, experienced motions, he disconnected the mike cable, oxygen hose, air pressure hose, cooling air hose, electrical heating cable, and dehumidifier hose which connected his flying suit to the ship.
From Pushbutton War by John Schoenherr
She said her house was cold and her energy bills had tripled because of having to run heaters and dehumidifiers, as well as being fitted with smart radiator valves that do not work properly.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
Friends, my family included, have been scrounging for fans, dehumidifiers, and sump pumps to lend to friends affected by the flood.
From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2024
Consumers are instructed to unplug and immediately stop using the dehumidifiers — and contact Gree for a refund.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
It said it had spent £6,000 on work so far, including fitting new insulation, improving windows, removing mould and supplying dehumidifiers.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2023
There was nothing to hear except the droning murmur of unresting electric fans, stirring the air ceaselessly so that excess moisture from breathing could be extracted by the dehumidifiers.
From Operation: Outer Space by Murray Leinster
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