heat index
noun/ˈhiːt ɪndeks/
/ˈhiːt ɪndeks/
[singular] (North American English)- a measure of temperature and the effects of humidity combined. When the level of humidity is high, the air feels hotter and more uncomfortable.
- Check the weather for that day's heat index, and notice your body's signals.
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