Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

demister

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.04 in modern English

Syllables: demis-ter
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

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

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From demist + -er.

Inflected Forms

demisters (plural)

Synonyms

defogger defroster

Questions

What does demister mean?: 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.
Where does demister come from?: From demist + -er.

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