humidification
Introducing water vapor
Humidification is the process of adding moisture to air or another gas.
Climate control systems use humidification to maintain comfortable indoor environments, especially in winter when heating dries the air: The building's humidification system keeps humidity at forty percent.
Industrial processes may require precise humidification for manufacturing or storage.
Mist-producing apparatus
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- ultrasonicAbove audible frequency range
- atomizerDevice producing fine spray
- diffuserDevice that scatters evenly
hygrometer · steam generator · mister · fogger · evaporative cooler · reservoir · wick · nozzle
Liquid turning to gas
- atomizationReduction to fine particles
- vaporizationConversion to gas
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- mistFine airborne moisture
wicking · transpiration · saturation · absorption · diffusion · aerosolization · water vapor · droplets
Small amounts of liquid
- dampnessMild presence of water
- mugginessHeavy, damp warmth
- dew pointCondensation begins here
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
arid · dry air · water content · hygroscopy
Related to breathing organs
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- dry skinDehydrated outer layer
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- nosebleedsBleeding from nostrils
congestion · airways · breathing · mucous membranes · chapped lips · throat irritation · asthma · comfort
Climate-controlled plant enclosure
- wine cellarUnderground room for bottles
- data centerFacility housing networked computers
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
- printingReproducing text mechanically
Circulation of fresh air
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
- central heatingBuilding-wide temperature system
furnace · thermostat · zoning · forced air · return air · building systems
vaporizer
Mist-producing apparatus
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- ultrasonicAbove audible frequency range
- atomizerDevice producing fine spray
diffuser · hygrometer · steam generator · mister · fogger · evaporative cooler · reservoir · wick · nozzle · tank
evaporation
Liquid turning to gas
- atomizationReduction to fine particles
- vaporizationConversion to gas
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
mist · wicking · transpiration · saturation · absorption · diffusion · aerosolization · water vapor · droplets · spray
moisture
Small amounts of liquid
tropical · arid · dry air · water content · hygroscopy
respiratory
Related to breathing organs
nosebleeds · congestion · airways · breathing · mucous membranes · chapped lips · throat irritation · asthma · comfort · sleep quality
greenhouse
Climate-controlled plant enclosure
- wine cellarUnderground room for bottles
- data centerFacility housing networked computers
- cleanroomParticle-free manufacturing space
printing · woodworking · incubator · terrarium · humidor · sauna · spa
ventilation
Circulation of fresh air
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
- ductworkHVAC distribution channels
central heating · furnace · thermostat · zoning · forced air · return air · building systems
- humiditymoisture, moisture content, moisture level, damp, dampness
- wettingwetting, dampening, soaking, drenching, dousing
- HVACair conditioner, furnaces, furnace, ductwork, central air
- desalinationdesalination, reverse osmosis, salt removal, desalting, solar still
- gasesgas, air, oxygen, helium, nitrogen
- moisturemoisture, dampness, wetness, wet, dry
humidificationdehumidification
Reducing air moisture content
drying · desiccation · dehydration · air drying · moisture removal