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humidistat

humidistat

7.1
A tool that measures and controls how much water is in the air
  • noun
  • /ˈhjuːmɪdɪstæt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : humidistato
  • If you invest in a humidifier, make sure it has a humidistat so you can keep the room humidity at a comfortable level.

Examples

  • All outside air entering the building's bulk air handling system is adjusted to 12.8 degrees Celsius and then fed through a humidistat and heat exchangers that are directed by individual room controls.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The reason these units rely on humidistats (they should really use two humidistats, one inside and one outside) is that they try to exchange air only when most beneficial to do so.

    Blog text (16)

  • The reason these units rely on humidistats (they should really use two humidistats, one inside and one outside) is that they try to exchange air only when most beneficial to do so.

    Blog text (16)

  • A good portable model should offer a humidistat and be relatively easy to carry, fill, and clean.

  • Whether it's dial or digital, a humidistat controls humidity levels and shuts the unit off when it reaches the level you set.

How Accurate

hygrometer
  • Specialized
1 7.7
humidistat
  • Specialized
7.1

Surface Forms

humidistat singular
humidistats plural

Morphology

humidistat = humidity (transparent) = humid + stat

The word transparently combines 'humid'/'humidity' with the device-forming element '-stat' (as in 'thermostat'), so learners can infer it is a device related to humidity.

Etymology

The word humidistat combines humid (meaning 'moist', as in humidity) and the ending -stat (like in thermostat), which is used for devices that 'keep' something at a set level. So a humidistat is a device that measures and helps control how 'moist' the air is.