Meaning & use

dehumidify

verb·Academic

To remove excess moisture from the air in an enclosed space.

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We run a machine in the basement to dehumidify the damp air each summer.

The museum dehumidifies its storage rooms to protect fragile old documents.

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Common in contexts involving climate control, mold prevention, and preservation of materials.

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