Definition

A device used to measure or control the amount of moisture in the air.

Example

The humidistat automatically adjusts the air conditioning to maintain a comfortable humidity level.

Conversation

I just bought a new humidistat for my room.

Oh nice! Does it really help with the air quality?

Definitely! It keeps the humidity at a perfect level.

That sounds great, I might need to get one too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Humidistat → It is formed from "humid" (from Latin "humidus", meaning moist or damp) and "-stat" (from Greek "statos", meaning standing or stable). The word "humidistat" refers to a device that maintains a stable level of humidity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'humid' meaning moist and '-stat' indicating something that stands stable — a humidistat is a device that keeps moisture levels stable.

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