English Explanatory Dictionary

humidex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A measurement used by Canadian meteorologists to reflect the combined effect of heat and humidity, as the apparent temperature felt by a person.

Word forms

humidex humidexes

Etymology

Blend of humidity + index.

Related words

windchill windchill factor
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