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demist

|de-mist|

B2

/diːˈmɪst/

remove mist

Etymology
Etymology Information

'demist' originates from the English prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'mist', which refers to a thin fog or condensation.

Historical Evolution

'demist' was formed in modern English by combining 'de-' and 'mist' to describe the action of removing mist.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove mist from a surface', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to remove mist or condensation from a surface, especially a window.

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

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Last updated: 2025/02/14 20:03