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The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

humidity moisture content of the atmosphere, a primary element of climate . Humidity measurements include absolute humidity, the mass of water vapor per unit volume of natural air; relative humidity (usually meant when the term humidity alone is used), the ratio of the actual water-vapor content of the air to its total capacity at the given temperature; specific humidity, the mass of water vapor per unit mass of natural air; and the mixing ratio, the mass of water vapor per unit mass of dry air. Absolute humidity finds greatest application in ventilation and air-conditioning problems.... Read more

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...variable characteristics of the atmosphere, humidity is an important factor in climate and...forms of condensation and precipitation. Humidity varies because the water-holding capacity...air is said to be saturated. Relative humidity is the water-vapour content of the air... Read more

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humidity An expression of the moisture content of the atmosphere. Measures of humidity include statements of the total mass of water in 1 m 3 of air (absolute humidity), the mass of water vapour in a given mass of air (specific humidity), relative... Read more

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