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demisting

demisting is the present participle and gerund of demist.

Meaning of demist

Verb

demist (third-person singular simple present demists, present participle demisting, simple past and past participle demisted)

  1. (transitive) To remove the layer of fine liquid particles from the surface of (a window or mirror).
    Synonyms:
    unmist

Noun

demisting (uncountable)

  1. The removal of the layer of fine liquid particles from the surface of a window or mirror.
    • The roof is double-skinned and packed with insulation; the window glass is invisibly wired for electric demisting.1960 July, “The first G.E.C. 25 kV. a.c. electric locomotives for B.R.”, in Trains Illustrated, page 420

Questions about demisting

What does demisting mean?
Demisting means the removal of the layer of fine liquid particles from the surface of a window or mirror.
What is demisting the present participle and gerund of?
Demisting is the present participle and gerund of demist.
What part of speech is demisting?
Demisting is a noun.

Words near demisting in the dictionary

  1. demissness
  2. demist
  3. demisted
  4. demister
  5. demisters
  6. demisting
  7. demists
  8. demit
  9. demitarian
  10. demitasse
  11. demitasseful

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