humidity
The amount of water vapor present in the air.
[U] Uncountable
This term describes a physical state of the atmosphere that often carries a heavy, sticky, or oppressive connotation in common speech. It is frequently associated with discomfort, sweat, and the feeling of air being thick or difficult to breathe.
In technical or scientific settings, it is a neutral measurement used to describe weather patterns, climate zones, and industrial processes. It differs from moisture, which refers to liquid water on a surface, by focusing specifically on the gaseous state of water in the air.
Used exclusively to describe the atmospheric condition or the measurement of water vapor in the air.
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Examples
The humidity in the rainforest is nearly one hundred percent.
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