1.
dry and wet; dryness and humidity
the condition or degree of dryness and wetness; moisture levels
乾湿計で湿度を測る。
To measure humidity with a hygrometer.
乾湿計 = hygrometer (wet-and-dry bulb thermometer)
乾湿の差が激しい地域。
A region with extreme differences between dry and wet conditions.
乾湿両用の掃除機が便利だ。
A wet-and-dry vacuum cleaner is convenient.
乾湿 refers to the state of dryness and wetness, or the range between dry and wet conditions. It combines 乾 (dry) + 湿 (wet/humid).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 乾湿計: hygrometer (wet-and-dry bulb thermometer)
- 乾湿両用: for both wet and dry use
- 乾湿の差: difference between dry and wet conditions
USAGE CONTEXTS:
- Weather and climate descriptions
- Scientific measurements
- Appliance features (vacuums, mops)
RELATED TERMS:
- 湿度: humidity
- 乾燥: dryness, dry conditions
- 湿気: moisture, dampness