humidex
/ (ˈhjuːmɪˌdɛks) /
noun
Canadian a scale indicating the levels of heat and humidity in current weather conditions
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Word Origin for humidex
C20: from humid + (in) dex
Words nearby humidex
humic, humic acid, humicole, humicolous, humid, humidex, humidifier, humidify, humidistat, humidity, humidor
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