Humidity - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Humidity :  (noun)

1: wetness in the atmosphere [syn: humidness]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Humidity : \Hu*mid"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. humidit['e].] Moisture; dampness; a moderate degree of wetness, which is perceptible to the eye or touch; -- used especially of the atmosphere, or of anything which has absorbed moisture from the atmosphere, as clothing.

Note: In hygrometrical reports (as of the United States Signal Service) complete saturation of the air is designated by Humidity 100, and its partial saturation by smaller numbers.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Humidity

otronicsweather: time: 07:50 AM temperature: 1.1 Humidity: 94 wind speed: 3.7 wind direction: NNW
ellijayweather: Wind 0.0 mph ---. Barometer 30.404 in, Steady. Temperature 26.7 °F. Rain today 0.00 in. Humidity 95%
RiniLurling: Wind 4,8 km/h SSW. Barometer 1004,54 hPa, Falling slowly. Temperature 0,6 °C. Rain today 0,0 mm. Humidity 96%
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