humidifier — a device that increases the amount of water vapor in the air
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device that increases the amount of water vapor in the air
Pronunciation (IPA): /hjuˈmɪdɪˌfaɪər/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the humidifier is a magical mist machine and tries to catch the steam with her paws.
- The humidifier in my office makes so much noise that my colleagues think I'm secretly operating a small factory.
- Don't forget to clean your humidifier regularly to prevent bacteria growth.
humidifier
NOUN[/hjuˈmɪdɪˌfaɪər/]
a device that increases the amount of water vapor in the air
a device that increases the amount of water vapor in the air
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'humidus' (moist, damp) combined with the English agent suffix '-ifier' (a device or agent that performs an action). The compound emerged in modern English to denote a mechanical device that increases moisture in the air.
Breakdown
humid (from Latin humidus, meaning moist or damp) + -ifier (English suffix meaning 'something that makes or produces'), literally 'something that makes moist'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks the humidifier is a magical mist machine and tries to catch the steam with her paws.”
“The humidifier in my office makes so much noise that my colleagues think I'm secretly operating a small factory.”
“Don't forget to clean your humidifier regularly to prevent bacteria growth.”
“The doctor recommended using a humidifier to help with my winter allergies.”
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