humidifier

noun

hu·mid·i·fi·er | \ hyü-ˈmi-də-ˌfī(-ə)r

, yü-\

Definition of humidifier

: a device for supplying or maintaining humidity

Examples of humidifier in a Sentence

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Therefore, experts recommend adding moisture to the air with a humidifier in your bedroom. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "11 Tips for How to Treat Eczema During the Winter," 7 Jan. 2019 There's no question about it: A humidifier is an absolute must. — Stephanie Shore Fisher, Country Living, "The Honeywell HCM350W Humidifier Is Single-Handedly Helping Me Survive the Winter," 12 Feb. 2019 Unplug, empty the humidifier, and disassemble it completely. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Clean a Humidifier, According to the Good Housekeeping Institute," 4 Jan. 2019 Location: Typically grows in home systems like humidifiers, cooling coils, drain pans, and window sealants. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "How To ID The Different Kinds Of Mold In Your House—And Their Cause," 17 Sep. 2018 One way to counteract these drying factors is by using a humidifier. — Maria Cassano, Allure, "The Best Humidifiers to Buy at Every Price Point," 24 Oct. 2018 Also, dry winter air means people often crank up their humidifiers, Dr. Hoyt adds. — Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, "13 Ways to Triumph Over Fall Allergies," 13 Nov. 2018 In Phase II, they will be placed in a plastic tent with a humidifier, a batch or two a day, and then sandwiched between plastic press boards to straighten them out. — Erik Lacitis, The Seattle Times, "Saving Aberdeen history after museum fire, one photo and VHS tape at a time," 16 July 2018 Since then, the brand has released a few versions of the dryer—some in different colors, a pro version with longer cords—but it's left everyone hooked on its magic wondering what's next outside of vacuums and humidifiers. — Lindsay Schallon, Glamour, "Dyson Made a $500 Dryer That Literally Curls Your Hair for You," 9 Oct. 2018

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