Dehumidify

Pronunciation: /diːˈhjuːmɪˌdaɪ/

Definitions of dehumidify

verb to remove moisture from the air or a space

Example Sentences

A1 I need to dehumidify the basement to prevent mold growth.

A2 My dehumidifier helps to reduce the moisture in the air.

B1 It is important to dehumidify the room after a flood to prevent water damage.

B2 The air conditioning system in the office automatically dehumidifies the air.

C1 The industrial dehumidification system is able to regulate humidity levels in large spaces.

C2 The advanced technology used in the dehumidification process ensures optimal air quality.

Examples of dehumidify in a Sentence

formal To prevent mold growth, it is important to dehumidify the basement regularly.

informal Make sure to dehumidify the bathroom after taking a shower.

slang I'm gonna run the dehumidifier to get rid of the dampness in here.

figurative She tried to dehumidify the tense situation by cracking a joke.

Grammatical Forms of dehumidify

• past tense: dehumidified
• plural: dehumidifies
• comparative: more dehumidifying
• superlative: most dehumidifying
• present tense: dehumidify
• future tense: will dehumidify
• perfect tense: has dehumidified
• continuous tense: is dehumidifying
• singular: dehumidifies
• positive degree: dehumidify
• infinitive: to dehumidify
• gerund: dehumidifying
• participle: dehumidified

Origin and Evolution of dehumidify

First Known Use: 1932 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dehumidify' originated from the combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'humidify' meaning 'make moist'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'dehumidify' has remained consistent in its meaning of removing moisture from the air since its first known use in 1932.