humidistat

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

noun

1. an instrument for measuring and controlling humidity.

humidistat

/ hjuːˈmɪdɪˌstæt /

noun

1. a device for maintaining constant humidity Also calledhygrostat

humidistat

/ hyo̅o̅-mĭd′ĭ-stăt′ /

1. See hygrostat

Word History and Origins

Origin of humidistat¹

First recorded in 1905–10; humid + -i- + -stat

Example Sentences

Even in hot, humid Houston, I was able to fashion a respectable curing cave out of a freezerless refrigerator and a dehumidifier plugged into a humidistat/thermostat.

From New York Times