specific humidity

noun

the ratio of the mass of water vapor in air to the total mass of the mixture of air and water vapor.
Compare mixing ratio, absolute humidity, dew point, relative humidity.

Words nearby specific humidity

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British Dictionary definitions for specific humidity

specific humidity

noun

the mass of water vapour in a sample of moist air divided by the mass of the sample