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demister

noun

Etymology

From demist + -er.

  1. inherited from mistian
  2. inherited from misten
  3. inherited from *mihstaz✻
  4. inherited from mist
  5. inherited from mist
  6. prefixed as demist — “de + mist”
  7. suffixed as demister — “demist + er”

Definitions

  1. The part of the ventilation system in a motor car that blows hot, dry air against the…

    The part of the ventilation system in a motor car that blows hot, dry air against the inside of the windscreen to prevent or remove condensation.

    • These screens incorporate a layer of transparent gold film in the laminations which forms an electric heating element to act as de-icer and de-mister.
    • The drivers' cabs are fitted with the latest equipment, including a loudaphone, electric demisters and two-tone horns; provision is made for the fitting of A.W.S. equipment when available.

  2. Any of various devices that remove droplets of water from air.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA