absolute humidity

noun

the mass of water vapor present in a unit volume of moist air.
Compare dew point, mixing ratio, relative humidity, specific humidity.

Origin of absolute humidity

First recorded in 1865–70

Words nearby absolute humidity

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British Dictionary definitions for absolute humidity

absolute humidity

noun

the humidity of the atmosphere, usually expressed as the number of grams of water contained in 1 cubic metre of air Compare relative humidity

Medical definitions for absolute humidity

absolute humidity

n.

The weight of water vapor present per unit volume of a gas or a mixture of gases.

Scientific definitions for absolute humidity

absolute humidity

The amount of water vapor that is present in a unit volume of air, usually expressed in grams per cubic meter. Absolute humidity does not fluctuate with the temperature of the air. Compare relative humidity.