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humidifying

UK
/hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/hjuˈmɪdəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

humidifyinggerund / present participle
UK
/hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/hjuˈmɪdəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Functions as a present-participle adjective (e.g., "humidifying unit")
The humidifying device in the room made the air feel more comfortable during the dry winter months.
L'appareil humidifiant dans la pièce a rendu l'air plus confortable pendant les mois d'hiver secs.
Synonyms
moistening
moisturizing
dampening
moistenizing
wetting
hydrating
misting
humidifyingnoun
UK
/hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/hjuˈmɪdəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Gerund meaning "the act or process of adding moisture"
Humidifying the nursery helps prevent dry skin and congestion in babies.
L'humidification de la chambre d'enfant aide à prévenir la peau sèche et la congestion chez les bébés.
Synonyms
hydration
dampening
moisturizing
moisturising
moisturization
moistening
humidification
humidifyverb

humidifying

Gerund

humidified
Past Simple
humidified
Past Participle
humidifying
Gerund
UK
/hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/
US
/hjuˈmɪdəˌfaɪ/
Nurses humidify the oxygen before it is delivered to patients.
Les infirmières humidifient l’oxygène avant qu’il ne soit administré aux patients.
Synonyms
dampen
moisten
wet
saturate
steam

Definitions

humidifyinggerund / present participle
Causing or serving to add moisture or humidity to the air.
The humidifying device in the room made the air feel more comfortable during the dry winter months.
humidifyingnoun
The act or process of adding moisture to something, especially to the air.
Humidifying the nursery helps prevent dry skin and congestion in babies.
humidifyverb
To add or increase moisture in (air, a space, or another substance); to make or keep moist.
Nurses humidify the oxygen before it is delivered to patients.
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