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humidify

[hyoo-mid-uh-fahy, yoo-] / hjuˈmɪd əˌfaɪ, ju- /




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The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 17, 2025

Enriched oxygen, first bubbled through water to warm and humidify it, pumped mechanically into her lungs.

From Seattle Times Apr. 23, 2021

If you want to humidify your home, Kroshinsky recommends a high capacity machine.

From Washington Post Jan. 31, 2020

The normally small-sized structures cleanse and humidify the air that passes through the nostrils into the lungs.

From Fox News May 28, 2019

The nasal passages contain the conchae and meatuses that expand the surface area of the cavity, which helps to warm and humidify incoming air, while removing debris and pathogens.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

The researchers pinched the vocal cords together and pumped warm, humidified air through them.

From Science Magazine Oct. 3, 2023

In a hot and humidified greenhouse, Dr Aaron Davis parts the branches on a lanky plant to reveal a cluster of dark red berries.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2023

In mammals, air is warmed and humidified in the nasal cavity.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

There are newer models that can deliver heated or humidified air, depending on the patient’s preferences, and there are small travel models as well.

From New York Times May 31, 2021

It may be carried further, however, by heating in partially humidified air, proportioning the relative humidity each time it is heated to the degree of moisture present in the wood.

From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)

They also implemented measures like humidifying the area to "prevent secondary accidents during the rescue".

From BBC May 4, 2026

This natural humidifying system arises from the increased perimeter of the nose bones in arctic seals, the team reports, like jagged coastlines with many bays and ports.

From Science Magazine Dec. 14, 2023

The processes of warming, humidifying, and removing particles are important protective mechanisms that prevent damage to the trachea and lungs.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

A computer-controlled system pulls in outside air, which industrial-sized wall fans blow across a humidifying pad.

From Washington Times Mar. 26, 2021

The Humanrace products, a powder cleanser, lotus enzyme exfoliator and humidifying cream are described on the website as being for “every individual,” subtly avoiding any pronoun definition.

From The Guardian Nov. 17, 2020




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