B2 verb Neutral

humidity

/hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/

Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air. It is a key meteorological measurement that influences weather patterns and how hot or cold the temperature feels to the human body.

Beispiele

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1

The high humidity in the basement caused mold to grow on the walls.

The large amount of moisture in the air in the lower floor led to fungal growth.

2

Maintaining a constant level of humidity is crucial for the preservation of delicate museum exhibits.

Keeping a steady amount of air moisture is essential for protecting sensitive historical items.

3

I can't stand this humidity; it feels like I'm walking through soup.

I dislike this heavy, moist air; it feels very thick and uncomfortable.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
humidity
Verb
humidify
Adverb
humidly
Adjektiv
humid
Verwandt
humidifier
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'humid' in 'humidifier.' A humidifier is a machine that adds humidity to a dry room to help you breathe better.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ was so high that my clothes felt damp as soon as I walked outside.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: humidity

Beispiele

1

The high humidity in the basement caused mold to grow on the walls.

everyday

The large amount of moisture in the air in the lower floor led to fungal growth.

2

Maintaining a constant level of humidity is crucial for the preservation of delicate museum exhibits.

formal

Keeping a steady amount of air moisture is essential for protecting sensitive historical items.

3

I can't stand this humidity; it feels like I'm walking through soup.

informal

I dislike this heavy, moist air; it feels very thick and uncomfortable.

4

Specific humidity is defined as the mass of water vapor per unit mass of moist air.

academic

Technical air moisture is measured by the weight of water vapor compared to the weight of the air.

5

The data center requires precise humidity control to prevent static electricity and hardware failure.

business

The server facility needs exact moisture management to avoid electrical issues and equipment breakdown.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
humidity
Verb
humidify
Adverb
humidly
Adjektiv
humid
Verwandt
humidifier

Häufige Kollokationen

relative humidity the percentage of moisture in the air relative to its capacity
high humidity a large amount of water vapor in the air
humidity level the specific measurement of moisture in the atmosphere
control humidity to regulate or manage the amount of moisture in a space
tropical humidity the intense air moisture typically found in equatorial regions

Häufige Phrasen

break the humidity

when a storm or rain arrives to end a period of hot, damp weather

humidity index

a scale that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine heat index

stifling humidity

moisture in the air that is so heavy it makes breathing feel difficult

Wird oft verwechselt mit

humidity vs moisture

Moisture is a general term for liquid in any form or location, whereas humidity specifically refers to water vapor in the gas phase within the air.

humidity vs humidness

Humidness is a synonym but is far less common in scientific or everyday usage than humidity.

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Nutzungshinweise

Humidity is an uncountable noun and is typically used with adjectives like high, low, extreme, or relative. In daily conversation, people often mention humidity when complaining about how uncomfortable hot weather feels.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the noun 'humidity' when they should use the adjective 'humid' (e.g., saying 'It is very humidity today' instead of 'It is very humid today').

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'humid' in 'humidifier.' A humidifier is a machine that adds humidity to a dry room to help you breathe better.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'humiditas', from 'humidus' meaning 'moist' or 'wet'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun Often used as the subject of the verb 'to be' or as the object of 'to measure' or 'to control' Usually takes no plural form
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Kultureller Kontext

In many parts of the world, such as Southeast Asia or the Southern United States, humidity is a major cultural talking point regarding physical comfort and hair care.

Schnelles Quiz

The ______ was so high that my clothes felt damp as soon as I walked outside.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: humidity

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