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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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To determine the relative humidity, you will need a relative humidity sensor, also known as a moisture meter or hygrometer.
To estimate the range of spray around the washstands, we measured relative humidity at different distances using a hygrometer.
The capsule is somewhat hygroscopic, and thus size of the opening is dependent on relative humidity.
If geckos were to rely solely on capillary adhesion for attachment, setal function could be constrained by relative humidity of the habitat.
The moisture in the breath of visitors could set off the corrosion cycle again, but the system keeps the relative humidity below 40 per cent.
Average relative humidity is around 15 per cent and minor earthquakes are common.

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