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defog

|de-fog|

🇺🇸

/diːˈfɔːɡ/

🇬🇧

/diːˈfɒɡ/

remove fog

Etymology

Etymology Information

'defog' originates from English, combining the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' with 'fog', referring to the mist or condensation.

Historical Evolution

'defog' was formed in modern English by combining 'de-' and 'fog'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove fog', and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to remove fog or condensation from a surface, such as a window or mirror.

He used a cloth to defog the car's windshield.

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Last updated: 2025/02/10 19:06