How Do You Spell DEHUMIDIFIES?

Pronunciation: [dˌɛhjuːmˈɪdɪfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "dehumidifies" is spelled with the base word "humid" and the prefix "de-" which means to remove or reduce. The phonetic transcription of this word is /diːhjuːmɪdaɪz/ (DEE-hyoo-mi-dyze). The stress is on the second syllable. The letter combination "-humid" is pronounced with a silent "h" so the sound is "yoomid." The suffix "-ifies" means "to cause to become" so the word dehumidifies means "to cause to become less humid."

DEHUMIDIFIES Meaning and Definition

1. The term "dehumidifies" refers to the action or process of removing or reducing the amount of moisture or humidity present in the air, space, or environment. It is accomplished by using a specific device or method designed to decrease the overall humidity level and maintain an optimal moisture balance.

   Dehumidifiers, the devices utilized for dehumidification, work by drawing in the surrounding air and passing it over cooling coils. These coils help to condense the moisture in the air, which is then collected and stored in a reservoir or drained out through appropriate channels. By continuously repeating this cycle, dehumidifiers effectively lower the relative humidity in a room, leading to improved comfort and a more pleasant living or working environment.

   The process of dehumidification serves various purposes, particularly in spaces where excessive humidity levels can cause problems. High levels of humidity may lead to the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria, potentially triggering respiratory issues and deteriorating the overall air quality. Additionally, it can cause discomfort, damage to furniture, clothing, or electronics, and even affect certain industrial processes.

   Dehumidifiers are commonly used in homes, offices, basements, crawl spaces, garages, and other areas where moisture-related issues are prevalent. By actively dehumidifying the environment, these devices help maintain a healthier and more suitable atmosphere for human habitation or effective functioning of equipment.

Common Misspellings for DEHUMIDIFIES

• dehumidifer
• dehumidifers
• dehumidifyer
• dehumidifed
• dehumdifier
• dehumidfier
• dehunmidifier
• dehumudifies
• dehumidifie
• dehymmidifies

Etymology of DEHUMIDIFIES

The word "dehumidifies" is derived from the combination of two separate bases: "de-" and "humidify".

1. "De-" is a prefix in English derived from Latin, meaning "to reverse" or "remove". It is used to negate or reverse the meaning of the word it is attached to. In this case, "de-" implies the removal or reduction of humidity.

2. "Humidify" is a verb formed from the adjective "humid", which originated from the Latin word "humidus" meaning "moist" or "wet". The suffix "-ify" is derived from the Latin suffix "-ficare", which is used to form verbs indicating "making" or "causing" something. "Humidify" means to add moisture or make something wet.

Conjugate verb Dehumidifies

CONDITIONAL

I would dehumidifies

you would dehumidifies

he/she/it would dehumidifies

we would dehumidifies

they would dehumidifies

I would dehumidify

we would dehumidify

you would dehumidify

he/she/it would dehumidify

they would dehumidify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be dehumidifying

you would be dehumidifying

he/she/it would be dehumidifying

we would be dehumidifying

they would be dehumidifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dehumidifies

you would have dehumidifies

he/she/it would have dehumidifies

we would have dehumidifies

they would have dehumidifies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been dehumidifying

you would have been dehumidifying

he/she/it would have been dehumidifying

we would have been dehumidifying

they would have been dehumidifying

FUTURE

I will dehumidify

you will dehumidify

he/she/it will dehumidify

we will dehumidify

they will dehumidify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dehumidifying

you will be dehumidifying

he/she/it will be dehumidifying

we will be dehumidifying

they will be dehumidifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dehumidified

you will have dehumidified

he/she/it will have dehumidified

we will have dehumidified

they will have dehumidified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dehumidifying

you will have been dehumidifying

he/she/it will have been dehumidifying

we will have been dehumidifying

they will have been dehumidifying

IMPERATIVE

you dehumidify

we let´s dehumidify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dehumidify

PAST

I dehumidified

you dehumidified

he/she/it dehumidified

we dehumidified

they dehumidified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dehumidifying

you were dehumidifying

he/she/it was dehumidifying

we were dehumidifying

they were dehumidifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

dehumidified

PAST PERFECT

I had dehumidified

you had dehumidified

he/she/it had dehumidified

we had dehumidified

they had dehumidified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dehumidifying

you had been dehumidifying

he/she/it had been dehumidifying

we had been dehumidifying

they had been dehumidifying

PRESENT

I dehumidify

you dehumidify

he/she/it dehumidifies

we dehumidify

they dehumidify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dehumidifying

you are dehumidifying

he/she/it is dehumidifying

we are dehumidifying

they are dehumidifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dehumidifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dehumidified

you have dehumidified

he/she/it has dehumidified

we have dehumidified

they have dehumidified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dehumidifying

you have been dehumidifying

he/she/it has been dehumidifying

we have been dehumidifying

they have been dehumidifying

I would have dehumidified

we would have dehumidified

you would have dehumidified

he/she/it would have dehumidified

they would have dehumidified