cool mist

Unheated water spray

Cool mist describes the fine water vapor produced by humidifiers that don't heat water before dispersing it.

Unlike warm mist humidifiers, cool mist models use fans or ultrasonic vibrations to create a room-temperature spray: The pediatrician recommended a cool mist humidifier for the baby's congestion.

The term distinguishes the technology and the sensation it produces.

Related

morning dew · vapor · water droplets · refreshing · damp · morning · droplets · chill · breeze · mountain air · spritz · hydrating · cloud · drizzle · haze · moisture · soothing · spa day

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Opposites
temperature

cool mistwarm mist

steam · tropical humidity

physical state of water

cool miststeam

Heated water's gaseous form

boiling water · superheated steam · live steam · water vapor

moisture/dryness

cool mistdry heat

High temperature, low humidity

dry air

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G