humidifier
[ hyoo-mid-uh-fahy-er or, often, yoo- ]
/ hyuˈmɪd əˌfaɪ ər or, often, yu- /
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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Words nearby humidifier
humic acid, humicole, humicolous, humid, humidex, humidifier, humidify, humidistat, humidity, humidor, humification
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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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