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Definition of dehumidifier

dehumidifier

/ˌdiːhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪər/
de · hu · mid · i · fi · er
Plural:dehumidifiers
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dehumidifier Lexical Profile

dehumidifier Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An electrical appliance or mechanical device designed to extract and reduce excess moisture and humidity from the air in an enclosed space.

Example

"We placed a portable dehumidifier in the basement to prevent mold and mildew from growing during the damp summer months."

Antonyms
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• Rhymes for dehumidifier

• Nearby Words

dehumanize
dehumanizing
dehumidification
dehumidifier
dehumidify
dehydrate
dehydration

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the verb 'dehumidify' plus the agent suffix '-er', following the development of modern mechanical air-conditioning and moisture-control systems by American engineer Willis Carrier.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dehumidifier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dehumidifier
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