air humidifier

  • 1humidifier — [ ymidifje ] v. tr. <conjug. : 7> • 1649; de humide ♦ Rendre humide. ⇒ humecter, mouiller . Humidifier du linge, une pièce. N. f. HUMIDIFICATION , 1875 . ⊗ CONTR. Sécher; dessécher. ● humidifier verbe transitif Mouiller légèrement quelque… …

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  • 2humidifier — n. 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. [PJC] …

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  • 3air conditioner lung — humidifier l …

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  • 4Humidifier — A humidifier is a household appliance that increases humidity (moisture) in a single room or in the entire home. There are point of use humidifiers, which are commonly used to humidify a single room, and whole house or furnace humidifiers, which… …

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  • 5Air handler — An air handling unit; air flow is from the right to left in this case. Some AHU components shown are: 1 Supply duct 2 Fan compartment 3 Vibration isolator ( flex joint ) 4 Heating and/or cooling coil 5 Filter compartment 6 Mixed (recirculated +… …

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  • 6Humidifier fever — A form of sick building syndrome that usually develops on Monday or the first workday of the week. The hallmark of the disease is the sudden onset of fever. Other features may include muscle aches and pains and mild shortness of breath.… …

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  • 7humidifier — [[t]hjuːmɪ̱dɪfaɪə(r)[/t]] humidifiers N COUNT A humidifier is a machine for increasing the amount of moisture in the air. Use a humidifier in heated rooms to prevent dry air irritating your throat …

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  • 8humidifier — UK [hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə(r)] / US [hjuˈmɪdɪˌfaɪr] noun [countable] Word forms humidifier : singular humidifier plural humidifiers a machine that makes the air in a room less dry …

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  • 9humidifier lung — hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by inhalation of air that has been passed through humidifiers, dehumidifiers, or air conditioners contaminated by any of a variety of fungi, amebas, or thermophilic actinomycetes. See also humidifier fever,… …

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  • 10Humidifier —   A device used to maintain a specified humidity in a conditioned space.   ***   A humidifier adds moisture to the air(often needed in winter when indoor air is very dry). It may be a portable unit or attached to the heating system.   U.S. Dept.… …

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