humidify

pronunciation

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  • Verb:
    make (more) humid

Word Origin

humidify (v.)
1884; see humid + -fy. Related: Humidified; humidifying. Earlier was humify (1650s).

Example

1. The seawater greenhouse uses seawater to cool and humidify greenhouses and to convert sufficient humidity back in to fresh water to irrigate the crops .
2. The effect is achieved by trickling seawater over porous cardboard screens -- called evaporators -- which cool and humidify the dry desert air , creating a favorable growing environment for crops .

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