humidifier

[ hyoo-mid-uh-fahy-er or, often, yoo- ]

/ hyuˈmɪd əˌfaɪ ər or, often, yu- /

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noun

a device for increasing the amount of water vapor in the air of a room or building, consisting of a container for water and a vaporizer.

any device for regulating the amount of water vapor in a specific container or area.

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Origin of humidifier

First recorded in 1880–85; humidify + -er¹

Words nearby humidifier

humic acid, humicole, humicolous, humid, humidex, humidifier, humidify, humidistat, humidity, humidor, humification

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How to use humidifier in a sentence

The adjustable 360-degree nozzle allows users to control the direction of the mist stream, which can reach heights of 25 inches above the surface of the humidifier, allowing for the adequate spread and even distribution.
The best, most practical Valentine’s Day gifts for any kind of partner|PopSci Commerce Team|February 8, 2021|Popular-Science
Adding a dedicated indoor humidifier to your space is an affordable way to mitigate this common issue, and it doesn’t require a lot of setup or maintenance once you get going.
The best humidifier: Fight dry air (and a dry nose) all winter long|PopSci Commerce Team|January 15, 2021|Popular-Science
In addition to air purifiers, the company also sells salt lamps, humidifiers, and yoga products like mats and towels.
Best air purifier: Fight allergens, smoke, and germs for cleaner indoor air|PopSci Commerce Team|December 17, 2020|Popular-Science
The unveiling sent the Internet into a tizzy, as Twitter and Reddit users couldn’t help but poke fun at the PS5’s likeness to routers, humidifiers and even the Eye of Sauron.
PS5 designer: ‘When I started drawing, it was much larger’|Joe Moore|November 9, 2020|Washington Post

You’d need multiple humidifiers and you’d be refilling them often.
Winter will make the pandemic worse. Here’s what you need to know.|David Rotman|October 8, 2020|MIT Technology Review

British Dictionary definitions for humidifier

humidifier

/ (hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə) /

noun

a device for increasing or controlling the water vapour in a room, building, etc

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