Definition

The process of adding moisture to the air or another gas to increase its humidity.

Example

The humidification of the air in the greenhouse helps the plants grow better.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new system for humidification in buildings?

Yeah, I read it helps improve air quality a lot.

Exactly! It’s amazing how humidification can make such a difference.

I should look into it for my apartment; the air feels so dry sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Humidification → It is formed from "humid" (from Latin "humidus", meaning moist or wet) and "-ification" (from Latin "-ificare", meaning to make or to cause). The word "humidification" refers to the process of making something moist or wet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'humid' meaning moist, and '-ification' meaning to make. So, humidification is the process of making something moist.

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