to humidify
- verb
- /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/
- Using a humidifier can help humidify the dry air in winter months.
- humidify the air
Examples
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Culture was performed at 34°C in a controlled humidified atmosphere with 5% CO2 in the air supply.
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The primary purpose of the scrubbers is to cool and humidify the air prior to the biofilters.
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They warm and humidify air as it goes in.
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So this is supposed to humidify my eyeballs?
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Many existing boiler heating systems used CHA treated steam in occupied spaces to humidify indoor air.
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Every time one breathes, the nose ensures that the air reaching the lungs is well humidified.
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Pressurized airflow was passed through two Concha Therm III humidifiers (Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc.) in series to humidify and warm the air.
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Cells were then incubated in a humidified atmosphere (O2/CO2 95:5) at 37°C and left to attach for 4 hours.
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Cultures were incubated at 37°C in a 95% air/5% CO2 humidified incubator for 14-21 days prior to use.
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The machine is designed to humidify the air in the greenhouse for optimal plant growth.
Synonyms
To make something a little wet
Make something slightly wet
Antonyms
How Moist
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Humidify comes from the Latin word humidus, which means 'moist'. It shares the same root as humidity, so to humidify something is to 'add moisture' and make the air or a thing damp.