defogger
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3.6
A device that removes fog or frost from glass, for example car windows and mirrors
- noun
- /dɪˈfɔɡər/
- US
:
desempañador
- Visions of heated leather seats, rear-window defoggers, and cup holders...
- rear-window defogger
- defogger for windows
Examples
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In winter, using the defogger helps prevent ice from forming on the car windows.
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Hey, put the defogger on.
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The driver switched on the defogger to clear the foggy windshield after the rain.
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She applied the defogger on the bathroom mirror so she could see while getting ready.
Synonyms
2
3.8
A device that removes ice and frost from surfaces like a car windshield
focuses more on clearing fog and condensation, including on mirrors
7.4
A device in a car that clears mist from the windshield
also prevents frost and works on glass like mirrors and windows
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Morphology
Etymology
Defogger breaks into de- ('remove') and fog ('mist'), and you can remember de- from defrost, which also means to take something away. So a defogger is a device that removes mist from glass, like car windows or goggles.