dehumidify
verb
de·hu·mid·i·fy
ˌdē-(h)yü-ˈmi-də-ˌfī 
dehumidified; dehumidifying; dehumidifies
: to remove moisture from
dehumidify the air
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How the system works Conventional air conditioners rely on vapor-compression refrigeration that cools and dehumidifies air at the same time, a coupling that often forces overcooling and reheating to maintain comfort.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The air separation unit will dehumidify, liquify, and separate air into its major components—oxygen and nitrogen—and then transfer it into storage tanks.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2025
The main problem with turning off your AC in the warmer months is excessive humidity, as your HVAC system is responsible for dehumidifying the air in your home.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
These fans can often be found in places where air movement is especially important for dehumidifying because of heat- and moisture-producing activities like cooking and showering.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Use both the heater and air conditioning: the warm air helps melt the ice, while the AC dehumidifies the air to prevent fogging.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2025
To make your house a centipede-free zone, seal cracks to the outdoors, keep shoes off the floor, dehumidify the air, clean regularly, and reduce clutter.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The air separation unit will dehumidify, liquify, and separate air into its major components—oxygen and nitrogen—and then transfer it into storage tanks.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2025
The main problem with turning off your AC in the warmer months is excessive humidity, as your HVAC system is responsible for dehumidifying the air in your home.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
These fans can often be found in places where air movement is especially important for dehumidifying because of heat- and moisture-producing activities like cooking and showering.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Use both the heater and air conditioning: the warm air helps melt the ice, while the AC dehumidifies the air to prevent fogging.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2025
To make your house a centipede-free zone, seal cracks to the outdoors, keep shoes off the floor, dehumidify the air, clean regularly, and reduce clutter.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Dehumidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehumidify. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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dehumidify
verb
de·hu·mid·i·fy
ˌdē-hyü-ˈmid-ə-ˌfī
ˌdē-yü-
: to remove moisture from (as the air)
Medical Definition
dehumidify
transitive verb
de·hu·mid·i·fy
ˌdē-hyü-ˈmid-ə-ˌfī, ˌdē-yü-
dehumidified; dehumidifying
: to remove moisture from (as air)
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