as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter
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Regular Problems with Dry Skin and Hair Dry skin or hair every so often might be due to the current weather, the indoor humidity levels, or even just daily changes in personal health.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Encampment fires have been under the spotlight in recent weeks as a lack of rain, low humidity and high winds helped fan flames up and down Southern California.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
If your sleeping area has high humidity levels (greater than 50% humidity), Mendez says a humidifier can be used to reduce the humidity levels.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
But low humidity, coupled with dry vegetation and winds, are a recipe for fires to spark and spread.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Encampment fires have been under the spotlight in recent weeks as a lack of rain, low humidity and high winds helped fan flames up and down Southern California.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
If your sleeping area has high humidity levels (greater than 50% humidity), Mendez says a humidifier can be used to reduce the humidity levels.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
But low humidity, coupled with dry vegetation and winds, are a recipe for fires to spark and spread.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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