To prevent excessive microbial growth in the closed habitat of the International Space Station, relative humidity is carefully maintained. Nonetheless, Penicillium chrysogenum and other fungi, which have the potential to damage spacecraft materials, can __________ when routine crew-member activities (e.g., showering) produce localized humidity conditions that exceed the specified maximum for the station overall.
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Verbal·Craft and Structure·Words in Context
easyWhich choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
abate
B
recalibrate
C
proliferate
D
rehabilitate