humidifier
NounUS[hyoo-mid-uh-fahy-er]/hjuˈmɪdəˌfaɪɚ/5 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (1)
- an appliance designed to add moisture to the air in a building“The humidifier assures the appropriate moisture level for our paintings”Type of appliance
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
humidifier noun
A device that increases the moisture content of the air; — used to avoid excessive dryness in buildings, which can cause irritation to the throat. Compare dehumidifier. Syn. — moisturization.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors