demist

verb

Meaning

To clear mist or fog from a surface, especially a window or lens.

Examples

The mechanic worked to demist the car's headlights before the storm.
She used a cloth to demist the bathroom mirror after her shower.

Synonyms: clear, defog, uncloud

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demist

verb

Pronunciation: [dɪˈmɪst]

Definition

To clear mist or fog from a surface, especially a window or lens.

Examples

The mechanic worked to demist the car's headlights before the storm.
She used a cloth to demist the bathroom mirror after her shower.
The aircraft's de-icing system helped demist the wings during the flight.

How to Use demist

demist something (transitive verb): To remove mist from a specific object or surface. — "The special coating helps the lenses demist themselves."

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