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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Lightly dust the seeds with a seed-starting mix or vermiculite, add a humidity dome or clear plastic cover over the seedlings, and then move the seeds to a warm spot.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
The altitude here is 5,000 feet, we’re surrounded by the Sierra Madre mountains and the weather — November through April — is mostly sunny and low humidity, with temperatures in the 70s and low 80s during the day and 50 to 65 degrees overnight.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Even a small amount, such as high humidity outdoors or condensation constantly dripping off the inside of a window or steam inside of a bathroom, can cause mold in a home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
High temperatures will hover around the mid-80s each day this week, with the heat index in the mid-90s due to the humidity.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
The altitude here is 5,000 feet, we’re surrounded by the Sierra Madre mountains and the weather — November through April — is mostly sunny and low humidity, with temperatures in the 70s and low 80s during the day and 50 to 65 degrees overnight.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Even a small amount, such as high humidity outdoors or condensation constantly dripping off the inside of a window or steam inside of a bathroom, can cause mold in a home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
High temperatures will hover around the mid-80s each day this week, with the heat index in the mid-90s due to the humidity.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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