dehumidify

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /diːˈhjuː.mɪ.faɪ/

KK: /diˈhjuːmɪˌfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition

To take out moisture from the air or a space, making it less humid.

Example

The air conditioner can dehumidify the room during hot summer days.

Tense Forms

Past: dehumidified

Past Participle: dehumidified

Conversation

Have you ever tried to dehumidify your room during the summer?

Yeah, I have a small machine that helps with that.

I should get one too; it gets so sticky in here sometimes.

Definitely! It really makes a difference in the air quality.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dry

extract

remove

Antonyms

humidify

moisten

saturate

Root Explanation

Dehumidify → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "humidus" (from Latin, meaning moist or wet) and "-fy" (meaning to make). The word "dehumidify" means to make something less moist or to remove moisture from it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing moisture' ('de-' means down or away, and 'humidus' means moist) — that's why dehumidify means to take moisture away.

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