dehumidify
Remove air moisture
To dehumidify is to remove moisture from the air.
A dehumidifier is an appliance that does this, typically used in damp basements or humid climates to prevent mold and mildew: We run the dehumidifier in the summer months.
The opposite process is to humidify.
Moisture-absorbing material
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- dehydrateRemove water from
- absorbentAble to soak up
calcium chloride · extraction · evaporate · drainage · ventilation · adsorb · zeolite · wick
Form-giving container
- mildewFungus from dampness
- mustyStale from dampness
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
spores · HVAC · airflow · filtration · ventilation · damp · stuffy · respiratory
Stored historical records
- museumPublic exhibit space
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
- documentsFormal written records
- manuscriptsHandwritten or typed originals
conservation · storage · climate control · antiques · collectibles · restoration · curator · heritage
Moist and cool
- stickyApt to adhere
- muggyUnpleasantly warm and humid
- oppressiveUnjustly harsh or stifling
- sultryHot, humid, or alluring
sweltering · damp · stuffy · breathable · relief · livable · pleasant · fresh
desiccant
Moisture-absorbing material
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- dehydrateRemove water from
absorbent · calcium chloride · extraction · evaporate · drainage · ventilation · adsorb · zeolite · wick · water vapor
mold
Form-giving container
dust mites · spores · HVAC · airflow · filtration · ventilation · damp · stuffy · respiratory · condensation
archive
Stored historical records
manuscripts · conservation · storage · climate control · antiques · collectibles · restoration · curator · heritage · relics
clammy
Moist and cool
- stickyApt to adhere
- muggyUnpleasantly warm and humid
- oppressiveUnjustly harsh or stifling
sultry · sweltering · damp · stuffy · breathable · relief · livable · pleasant · fresh · dry air
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