humidify

[ hyoo-mid-uh-fahyor, often, yoo- ]

verb (used with object)

, hu·mid·i·fied, hu·mid·i·fy·ing.

1. to make humid.

humidify

/ hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. tr to make (air) humid or damp

Derived Forms

• huˌmidifiˈcation, noun

Other Words From

• hu·midi·fi·cation noun
• unhu·midi·fied adjective
• unhu·midi·fying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of humidify¹

First recorded in 1880–85; humid + -ify

Example Sentences

This natural humidifying system arises from the increased perimeter of the nose bones in arctic seals, the team reports, like jagged coastlines with many bays and ports.

From Science Magazine

The researchers pinched the vocal cords together and pumped warm, humidified air through them.

From Science Magazine

In a hot and humidified greenhouse, Dr Aaron Davis parts the branches on a lanky plant to reveal a cluster of dark red berries.

From BBC

There are newer models that can deliver heated or humidified air, depending on the patient’s preferences, and there are small travel models as well.

From New York Times

Enriched oxygen, first bubbled through water to warm and humidify it, pumped mechanically into her lungs.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bathe
• damp
• dampen
• dip
• douse
• drench
• hose
• irrigate
• moisten
• rinse
• saturate
• soak
• splash
• spray
• sprinkle
• steep
• wash