dew-point temperature

dew point

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Definition of dew-point temperature words

noun dew-point temperature the temperature to which air must be cooled, at a given pressure and water-vapor content, for it to reach saturation; the temperature at which dew begins to form. 1

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Origin of dew-point temperature

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Dew-point temperature

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dew-point temperature popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for dew-point temperature

noun dew-point temperature

humidity — humid condition; moistness; dampness.
saturation — the act or process of saturating.
dp — 1. data processing. According to hackers, use of the term marks one immediately as a suit. See DPer. 2. dot pitch. 3. Dissociated Press.
humidification — to make humid.
saturation point — the point at which a substance will receive no more of another substance in solution, chemical combination, etc.

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