demist

mist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mist]
- /mɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mist]
- /mɪst/

Definitions of demist word

verb demist to free or become free of condensation through evaporation produced by a heater and/or blower 3
noun demist a cloudlike aggregation of minute globules of water suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, reducing visibility to a lesser degree than fog. 1
noun demist a cloud of particles resembling this: She sprayed a mist of perfume onto her handkerchief. 1
noun demist something that dims, obscures, or blurs: the mist of ignorance. 1
noun demist a haze before the eyes that dims the vision: a mist of tears. 1
noun demist a suspension of a liquid in a gas. 1

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Origin of demist

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch, Low German, Swedish mist; akin to Greek omíchlē fog, Russian mgla mist, Sanskrit megha cloud; (v.) Middle English misten, Old English mistian, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Demist

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demist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

demist usage trend in Literature

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