🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

नमी-धारण

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nami-dhāraṇ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Humidity-Retention/hjuːˈmɪdɪti rɪˈtɛnʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"नए कपड़े की नमी-धारण क्षमता बहुत अच्छी है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability of a material or environment to hold moisture over time.

    "The humidity-retention properties of the new fabric make it ideal for outdoor clothing."
  2. 2

    A measure of how well a substance can maintain moisture levels.

    "The humidity-retention of the soil is crucial for the growth of the plants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'humidity' originates from the Latin word 'humor', meaning moisture, which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century. 'Retention' comes from the Latin 'retentio', meaning to hold back, which has been used in English since the 14th century, reflecting the concept of holding moisture.

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