In order to accurately compute gas exchange rates from undried gas, it is necessary to remove the dilution effect of water vapor in the gas stream (which slightly reduces the concentration of O 2 or CO 2 in the gas analyzer).
(the dilution effect of water vapor in the gas stream; reduces; the concentration of O 2 or CO 2 in the gas analyzer)
the dilution effect of water vapor in the gas stream
reduces
the concentration of O 2 or CO 2 in the gas analyzer