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Dehumidifier

A dehumidifier is a household appliance the reduces the level of humidity in a room.

They usually work by drawing moist air over a refrigerated metal coil with a fan. The water in the air condenses, and drips into a collecting bucket. The air is then reheated by the warmer side of the refrigeration coil.

See also humidifier[?], an appliance that increases the humidity of air.

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