heat index

heat in·dex

H h

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [heet in-deks]
- /hit ˈɪn dɛks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [heet in-deks]
- /hit ˈɪn dɛks/

Definition of heat index words

noun heat index a number representing the effect of temperature and humidity on humans by combining the two variables into an “apparent” temperature, introduced as a replacement for the temperature-humidity index: a temperature of 90° and relative humidity of 65 percent combine to produce a heat index of 102. Abbreviation: H.I. 1

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heat index popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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