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Word: Humidex
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: from humidity + index
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhjuːmɪdɛks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a measure indicating the level of discomfort the average person is thought to experience as a result of the combined effects of the temperature and humidity of the air
Short Definition:measure indicating level of discomfort felt as result of combined effects of temperature and humidity
Examples:- the humidex in Ottawa was as high as 40 degrees Monday
