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What is the difference between humidity and dampness?

humidity | dampness |

As nouns the difference between humidity and dampness

is that humidity is dampness, especially that of the air while dampness is moderate humidity; moisture; fogginess; moistness.

humidity

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • dampness, especially that of the air.
  • the amount of water vapour in the air.

    • Derived terms

    * absolute humidity * relative humidity * specific humidity

    Related terms

    * humid * humidifier * humidify * dew point * hygrometer

    See also

    * ("humidity" on Wikipedia)

    dampness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Moderate humidity; moisture; fogginess; moistness.
  • Degree to which something is damp or moist
    • The dampness in the writing paper caused the ink to spread and smudge.