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What does relative humidity mean?

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Noun
  1. The ratio of the actual amount of water vapor (absolute humidity) present in the air to the saturation point at the same temperature, usually expressed as a percentage.
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If geckos were to rely solely on capillary adhesion for attachment, setal function could be constrained by relative humidity of the habitat.
Organisms with wetted areas exposed to moving air can cool via evaporative water loss, provided relative humidity is not too high.
To estimate the range of spray around the washstands, we measured relative humidity at different distances using a hygrometer.
To determine the relative humidity, you will need a relative humidity sensor, also known as a moisture meter or hygrometer.
The physical parameters, relative humidity, and mean radiant temperature were also calculated.
Dew point and relative humidity go hand-in-hand and both involve evaporation and condensation.

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