Relative humidity

Description

A measure of the moisture content in the air. Relative humidity is calculated as the ratio of the actual pressure of existing water vapor to the maximum possible (saturated) pressure of water vapor in the atmosphere at the same temperature, expressed as a percentage (ASTM). Relative humidity can be measured using a psychrometer, hygrometer, hygrothermograph, or RH indicator cards.

Synonyms and Related Terms

RH; humidité relative (Fr.); Relative Feuchte (Deut.)

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